Job Description

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

Role

We are looking for either a Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance Fraud team in our Manchester Office. This is a full-time role, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 9am until 5pm.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal or Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join our award-winning Insurance team, to progress their career and bring their skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.


The successful person for this role will deal with their own case load of defendant insurance fraud claims.


As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

Dealing with a mix of Insurance Fraud matters, including, but not limited to motor and casualty fraud; Provision of written and verbal legal advice; Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files; Supporting other Insurance advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives; Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Paralegals to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals; Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines; Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, to deliver work in a profitable manner; Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing; Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events; Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan; Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm's profile, to drive business growth; Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions, etc.

The Person


We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:

Essential:

be a qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive (or equivalent), Newly Qualified to 2 years PQE or a senior paralegal with similar experience; demonstrable previous experience of handling insurance fraud claims, either claimant or defence; previous demonstrable experience in pre-litigation and litigated claims; demonstrates good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct; demonstrates their experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets; aligns with the Firms values; demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills; demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team; demonstrates their competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience); demonstrates good communication skills, both written and verbal;

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.


We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.


We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

The Benefits

We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs) Celebration leave Ongoing professional development Progression opportunities Company pension Profit share scheme Long service awards Subsidised tuck shops Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services) BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependants) Retailer 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 certified. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.

We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.