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Administrator - Estate Planning

Sheffield
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Job ID 1068383 Job category Legal Hours per week 37.5 Closing date 25-06-2026 Salary £25,430

Administrator - Estate Planning 
£25,430 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts (Work Level 6C) 
Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Sheffield, S9 3QS – office based

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our Estate Planning administration team at Co-op Legal Services. As a Legal Administrator, you’ll support case handlers and the wider team with a variety of administrative tasks, and most importantly looking after our clients.

You don’t need any legal experience to be successful in this role however you’ll gain great exposure to a variety of legal work. So, if you have the skills we’re looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business.

What you’ll do

  • Support the case handlers with a variety of client and third-party communications and administrative work
  • Taking a number of inbound calls building positive relationships and dealing with any issues which may arise
  • Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained, scheduling follow-up tasks with both third parties and internal partners 
  • Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team which may include talking with customers and or third parties on the telephone
  • Answer email queries via a shared inbox
  • Support the development and implementation of any system or process changes

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

  • Some previous administration experience
  • Great communication skills with the confidence to speak to clients on the phone
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
  • A high level of attention to detail

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

  • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Incentive scheme up to 10% after probation depending on performance
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
  • 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
  • Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
  • Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
  • 24/7 colleague support service 
  • Coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

A place where you'll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete an online assessment, it will take you around 20 minutes to complete this.

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Benefits

  • Coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
  • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Incentive scheme up to 10% after probation
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
  • Wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
  • Discounts on Co-op products and services

Success profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Team-work
  • Detail orientated
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Relationship-building
  • Adaptability

Your career at Co-op Legal Services

You’ll find exciting and rewarding career opportunities here, as well as real work/life balance and innovative tools and technology which allow you to focus single mindedly on the needs of your clients.

We regularly recruit for qualified and non-qualified jobs and if you share our obsession with client care, we can help you build a fulfilling legal career.

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Our practice areas

Our Legal Services teams are dedicated to supporting clients in their hour of need. We work hard, go the extra mile and hit targets to make sure their cases are resolved in a timely way. With that comes the satisfaction of knowing we’ve done right by our clients during life’s most difficult moments.

Our probate colleagues support bereaved families as they manage the legal and financial processes surrounding the money, property, and possessions of a person who’s died. Our probate teams are experts at what they do and are supported by innovative AI tools and case management technology.

Our wills and estate planning teams help clients make a will that’s right for their circumstances. It’s vital that in their hour of need, clients can make informed choices about their legal planning, and our wills and estate planning colleagues discuss their wishes and offer expert guidance and support.

Our trusted family law colleagues help clients navigate a wide range of important life moments including divorce, legal separation and child custody matters. We recruit for a variety of qualified and non-qualified roles, and no matter which part of the team you join, you’ll get comprehensive training and a wide range of options to develop your skill set without breaking the bank.

Our personal injury solicitors and litigation lawyers are committed to getting the best outcomes for our clients. Each year, they secure millions of pounds in compensation for people who have been injured in accidents through no fault of their own.

Our medical negligence team works tirelessly to secure compensation for those who have suffered due to medical negligence or accidents caused by healthcare professionals. Building a career as a medical negligence solicitor at Co-op Legal Services offers you the chance to make a real difference and have a visible impact on the wellbeing of your clients.

Application process

At Co-op, we’re passionate about doing great work for the communities we trade in. That means having the right people, from all walks of life and backgrounds, in our team to serve them. Take a look below how to become one of our colleagues.

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If you pass the assessment your CV will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. If you meet the essential criteria for the role your CV will be sent through to the hiring manager to review.

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Interview

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Your decision

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