Paralegal (Industrial Disease Claims)

Forbes Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Paralegal for the Insurance (Industrial Disease) team in Manchester. This full-time role involves managing a caseload of claims, providing legal support, and ensuring smooth case progression. The firm values teamwork and professional development, offering various benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Ongoing professional development

Company pension

Health benefits including Health Cash Back

Qualifications

• CILEX qualification or Law Degree required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of defendant insurance industrial disease claims.
• Draft and prepare legal documents based on case analysis.
• Provide legal advice under supervision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Education

CILEX Qualification

Law Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards

Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Insurance (Industrial Disease) team at our Manchester office. This is a full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to advance their career within our award-winning Insurance team. The position combines a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a healthy work-life balance, aligned with the regional area.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of defendant insurance industrial disease claims.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide support to Advisors through chargeable legal work, including evidence review, witness statements, court preparations, and legal bundle collation.
2. Ensure smooth progression of cases by prioritizing tasks, monitoring deadlines, and keeping clients informed.
3. Draft and prepare legal documents based on analysis and understanding of case information.
4. Assist in providing legal advice under supervision to resolve queries and advance cases.
5. Assess client queries and file notes to identify necessary actions and guide case progression.
6. Attend external meetings, including hearings, court appearances, and client meetings.
7. Maintain and update case management systems and documents with accurate information.
8. Conduct legal research and produce high-quality articles and reports for internal and external use.
9. Manage communication with clients and stakeholders, including updates, queries, and escalation when necessary.

The Person

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, experience, and skills, including:

• Holding a CILEX qualification, Law Degree, or equivalent.
• Alignment with the firm’s values.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and case management systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in long-term development within the department.

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience in defending insurance claims.
• Previous paralegal experience.
• Experience with industrial disease claims.

About the Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer a wide range of legal services across the North, with strong roots in Lancashire. Our team is known for practical advice and a passion for achieving the best results.

We are proud to be recognized as UK Employer of the Year: Silver (2024) and ranked as a Top Tier Firm by Legal 500 and a Leading Firm by Chambers and Partners.

Our core values are authenticity, striving for excellence, and teamwork, and we seek individuals who embody these values.

The Benefits

We offer various benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Celebration leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Profit sharing scheme
• Long service awards
• Subsidised tuck shops
• Health benefits including Health Cash Back and Mental Health Counselling
• BUPA (for solicitor roles)
• Discounts on retail and gym memberships
• Referral schemes
• Annual events

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001.

We kindly ask recruitment agencies to respect our policy against unsolicited CV submissions.