Solicitor- Insurance (Casualty Claims)

Forbes Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Leave purchase scheme

Enhanced family policies

Enhanced sick pay

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Profit share

Long service awards

Staff discounts

Health benefits

BUPA (solicitors only)

Retail and gym discounts

Events

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Solicitor to join the Casualty Claims team in the Insurance department at our Manchester Office. The role is full-time (36.25 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, and involves handling fast and intermediate track casualty matters with a collaborative, professional team.

The successful candidate will bring experience and knowledge of Occupiers’ Liability Acts, Highway Act, and negligence in personal injury claims, while delivering high-quality client care

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with experience in Casualty Claims.
• Knowledge of Occupiers’ Liability Acts, Highway Act and negligence in personal injury claims.
• Strong client care skills and ability to advise in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct.
• Proven ability to manage own caseload, meet deadlines and contribute to targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex Casualty Claims caseload (fast and intermediate track).
• Liaise with Counsel or represent clients at court hearings including CCMCs, application hearings and trials.
• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Accurately complete tasks and documentation within the solicitor’s remit.
• Analyse matters, assess risks, and determine case strategies.

Skills

Casualty Claims

Solicitor/CILEX

Client Care

Case Management

Legal Advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Solicitor - Insurance (Casualty Claims Team)

Location: Manchester Office

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Solicitor to join our Casualty Claims team within our Insurance department at our Manchester Office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor that can bring their experience, skills and knowledge toprogress their careerand become part of a collaborative and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied / complex case load of Fast and Intermediate Track Casualty Claims matters, including:
  • Employers’ liability claims
  • Occupiers’ liability claims
  • Highway claims
• Attending to liaise with Counsel or representing the Client at Court hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including:
  • CCMCs
  • Application hearings
  • Trials
• 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.
• 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 2 years within a Casualty Claims department.
• Demonstrable experience and expert knowledge of the application of the Occupiers Liability Acts, Highway Act and negligence in personal injury claims.
• Demonstrates good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct.
• Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets.
• 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

We are proud to have been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Gold Accreditation and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

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.