Job Description
UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards
Role
Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking an Insurance Claims Paralegal to join our Insurance team at our Manchester office. This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
This opportunity is ideal for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal eager to advance their career within our award-winning Insurance team, contributing their skills in a professional and collaborative environment. The role offers a balanced work-life approach and is regionally based.
The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of defendant insurance motor claims, including small claims, fast track RTA’s, and recovery claims for motor insurers. They will also support team members with fast track and multi-track EL/PL claims, offering room for growth beyond motor claims.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing effective support to Advisors through chargeable legal work, such as evidence collection, witness statements, court preparations, and legal bundle compilation.
* Ensuring timely progression of cases, prioritizing tasks, monitoring deadlines, and keeping clients informed.
* Drafting and preparing legal documents with analysis and understanding of gathered information.
* Offering legal advice under supervision to resolve queries and progress cases.
* Assessing client queries and managing case files efficiently.
* Participating in external meetings, court hearings, and networking events.
* Maintaining accurate case management systems and documents.
* Conducting legal research and producing reports and articles.
* Managing client and stakeholder communications effectively, including updates, expectations, and escalations.
The Person
Applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge, experience, and skills, including:
Essential
* CILEX qualification/Law Degree or equivalent
* Previous paralegal experience in civil litigation
* Alignment with firm values
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
* Teamwork skills
* Commercial awareness
* Proficiency in IT tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and case management systems
* Strong communication skills
* Interest in long-term development within the department
Desirable
* LPC/SQE qualification
* Experience in defending insurance claims
* Experience handling motor claims and recoveries
The Firm
At Forbes Solicitors, we foster a supportive, collaborative environment. We offer a broad range of legal services across the North, with a strong regional presence. Our team is recognized for practical advice and achieving excellent results. We value authenticity, exceptional results, and teamwork.
We are proud to be recognized as UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024, ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm, and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
The Benefits
Our benefits include:
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Celebration leave
* Ongoing professional development
* Progression opportunities
* Company pension
* Profit share scheme
* Long service awards
* Subsidised tuck shops
* Health care benefits including Health Cash Back and mental health support
* BUPA (for solicitors)
* Discounts on retail and gym memberships
* Referral bonuses for recruitment and legal department referrals
* Annual events
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
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