Case Management Developer

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking a Case Management Developer for their IT team. This role involves designing and enhancing case management workflows, automating processes, and ensuring efficiency in legal operations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with data integrations, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage projects from inception to delivery. Competitive benefits include ample annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data integrations and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of legal case/matter lifecycle management.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance case management workflows.
• Automate processes and build smart tools to improve efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Deliver operational reports using various tools.
• Collaborate for workflow improvements.

Skills

Data integration and ETL processes

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Legal case management

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Python

Job description

Case Management Developer IT Team

Location: Gordon House
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

The Role

Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Case Management Developer to join our IT team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while designing and enhancing workflows, automating processes, and delivering smart tools that help legal teams work efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance case management workflows and integrations (P4W and future systems).
• Automate processes and build smart tools to improve legal team efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Deliver operational reports using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Lead full lifecycle development from requirements to implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement workflow improvements.
• Support UAT, training, and provide expert user support.
• Maintain documentation and follow change‑control standards.

About You

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Good understanding of data integrations and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of legal case/matter lifecycle management.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, able to translate technical language for non‑technical audiences.
• Confident using multiple IT systems, Microsoft Office, and relevant software.
• Skilled at prioritising tasks and managing projects from concept to delivery.
• Aligns with the firm’s values and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Desirable

• Experience with scripting (Python, SQL), reporting tools (Power BI), and workflow development.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., P4W, Proclaim).
• Troubleshooting and support experience.

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more before applying, please read the full job specification on our website.

The Firm

Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North. We are proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+), committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering practical, results‑driven legal services.

Benefits

• 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;
• Enhanced sick pay;
• Celebration and Volunteer 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 dependents);
• 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 systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.