Employment Solicitor: Varied Caseload, Growth & Benefits

Forbes Solicitors; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Profit share scheme

Health care benefits

Staff discount

Annual events

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP seeks a Solicitor to join our Employment team at Gordon House Office. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, based at Sceptre Way (PR5 6AW). The office is well-connected for Preston, Chorley, Leyland and the Greater Manchester area, offering easy access to major motorways.

You will support the Commercial Employment team with a varied caseload, delivering expert advice and effective client service in a busy regional practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX, NQ to 3 years PQE.
• Experience in Employment law sector.
• Experience conducting advocacy/appeals at tribunals.
• Ability to manage own caseload and meet deadlines while generating fees.
• Excellent client care and compliance with SRA Code of Conduct.
• Aligns with firm values.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied/complex Employment matters caseload (unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy).
• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Accurate completion of legal tasks and documentation within your expertise.
• Analyse matters, assess risks, and decide case strategy.
• Negotiate, mediate, or litigate to achieve client outcomes.
• Collaborate on complex cases with Senior Associates and Partners.
• Build relationships with clients and enhance the firm’s profile.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Client care

Deadlines management

Fee generation

Values alignment

Education

Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Forbes Solicitors LLP seeks a Solicitor to join our Employment team at Gordon House Office. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, based at Sceptre Way (PR5 6AW). The office is well-connected for Preston, Chorley, Leyland and the Greater Manchester area, offering easy access to major motorways.

You will support the Commercial Employment team with a varied caseload, delivering expert advice and effective client service in a busy regional practice.