Solicitor / Associate - Insurance (Abuse & Social Care)

Forbes Solicitors LLP; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies and

Enhanced sick pay

Volunteer leave

Ongoing professional development

Profit share scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP in Preston is seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join our Abuse and Social Care team within the Insurance department at Gordon House Office. The role is full-time (36.25 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with excellent regional connectivity via nearby motorways.

You will handle a varied caseload, provide expert legal advice, mentor trainees, and work with Senior Associates and Partners to deliver practical, results-driven legal services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 4+ years PQE in Social Care/Services.
• Experience conducting advocacy in courts/tribunals.
• Strong client care skills and adherence to SRA Code of Conduct.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied/complex caseload of Social Services and Abuse matters.
• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Complete legal tasks and documentation accurately within your area of expertise.
• Analyse matters, assess risks, and determine case strategies.
• Negotiate, mediate, or litigate to achieve best outcomes for clients.
• Mentor Solicitors Trainees and Support Staff, promoting growth and best practices.
• Collaborate on complex cases with Senior Associates and Partners.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Client care

Case management

Mentoring / supervising

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

CILEX

Job description

Solicitor / Associate- Insurance (Abuse & Social Care Team)

Location: Gordon House Office

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Solicitor / Associate to join our Abuse and Social Care team within our Insurance department at our Gordon House Office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Based at Sceptre Way (PR5 6AW), this role offers excellent accessibility, positioned just a 10-minute drive from Junction 29/30 of the M6 and the M61/M65 interchange near the M60 network.

Walton Summit Centre is a well-established commercial hub, ideally situated for candidates commuting from Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, and Greater Manchester. With quick links to major motorway routes, the site is perfect for those looking to avoid city centre congestion while still benefiting from strong regional connectivity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Social Services Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join our Abuse team, to progress their career and bring their skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied / complex case load of Social Services and Abuse matters.
• Provision of expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Accurate completion of legal tasks and documentation, within the Solicitor’s area of expertise.
• Analyse legal matters, assessing risks, and determining case strategies.
• Negotiating, mediating, or litigating to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Acting as a mentor to Solicitors Trainees and Support Staff in the team, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate on complex cases with Senior Associates and Partners.

About You

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

Essential:

• Be qualified Solicitor or CILEX with at least 4 years PQE within a Social Care/Services department.
• Demonstratable experience and expert knowledge of the Social Care sector.
• Experience conducting their own advocacy/attending courts/tribunals.
• 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.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

Desirable

• Previous experience with supervising Paralegals / Solicitors.
• Previous experience with Business Development activities, with the ability to network with potential clients and introduce them to the Firm.

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.