U K Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250) - Investors in People Awards Role Forbes Solicitors are looking for a Solicitor to join our Insurance (Complex Claims) team based at our Gordon House Office in Walton Summit. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am until 5pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Insurance Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join our award-winning Insurance team, to progress their career and bring their skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling your own diverse caseload of Defendant Insurance related claims primarily consisting of Employers, Public and Product Liability Claims resulting from injuries, liability and contractual issues. The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as: Handling or supporting on a varied case load of Defendant Insurance related claims primarily consisting of Employers, Public and Product Liability Claims resulting from injuries, liability, contractual issues; Provision of expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients; Ensuring profitability and the successful attainment of all KPIs including time recording, financial management, and service delivery; Accurate completion of legal tasks and documentation, within the Solicitor s area of expertise; this may include legal research analysis, drafting, and calculation of financial liability; Analyse legal matters, assessing risks, and determining case strategies; Negotiating, mediating, or litigating to achieve optimal client outcomes; Collaborate on complex cases with Associates, Senior Associates and Partners; Delivery of exceptional client care and maintain clear and effective communication; Represent clients in court or liaise with counsel as needed; Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, and Court & Tribunal deadlines; Staying current and up to date with legal developments through ongoing CPD; Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the Firm s profile, to drive business growth. The Person We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in: Essential Be a qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with at least 1- 3 years PQE; Demonstrable experience and expert knowledge of Employer s and Public Liability claims is essential; Expert knowledge of CPR and Insurance litigation processes; Previous experience of advising local authorities, commercial organsations and dealing with insurers; Experience using legal case management systems (e.g., PfW) to support the delivery of services; Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed target; Demonstrates good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct; Excellent attention to detail, including proof-reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents; Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to meet deadlines; Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team; Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties. Demonstrates excellent IT skills and the ability to use multiple platforms such as word, excel, outlook and other case management systems/databases; Aligns with the Firm s values. Desirable Previous experience with Business Development activities, with the ability to network with potential clients and introduce them to the Firm. The Firm At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service. We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm. We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm. The Benefits We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service; Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs); Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave; Enhanced sick pay; Celebration and Volunteering leave; Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities; Profit share scheme; Additional long service awards; Subsidised tuck shops; Staff discount on Firm services; Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services); BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependants); Retail and gym membership discounts; Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs); Annual Events. Forbes is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 Quality Management certified. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community. We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.