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Legal : Qualified vacancies

Employment Solicitor (Public Sector) (Ref 943)
Duty Solicitors, Crime, Lancashire and Salford Offices (Ref 906)

Employment Solicitor (Public Sector) (Ref 943)

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Public Sector Employment team, Forbes Solicitors has a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to work within the Employment Department based within any of our North West offices.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 350 employees across our 11 offices and we are a full-service law firm. 

We are looking for a standout candidate to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out. 

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

Within this role, your duties will include:

  • Advising on a wide range of employment law issues for our public sector clients;
  • Developing relationships with clients including delivering training to clients;
  • Drafting and advising on contracts and policies;
  • Assisting with Employment Tribunal Cases;
  • Managing own caseloads;
  • Any other duties as required by the department.

Working within the Employment Department and as part of a team the successful applicant will:

  • Be Solicitor or CILEx qualified (all levels of qualified experience will be considered)
  • Have excellent client care skills
  • Have proven experience of providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct
  • Be IT competent
  • Have the ability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
  • Have proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines
  • Have excellent writing and drafting skills, with excellent communication and technical ability.

The Firm will consider all types of PQE experience for this position from Newly Qualified to Senior Associate levels.

Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car as national travel may be required. 

Hybrid working is available.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Competitive Salary;
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
  • A day off for your Birthday;
  • Ongoing Training and Development;
  • Progression Opportunities;
  • Company Pension;
  • Service Awards;
  • Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
  • BUPA
  • Other Employee Discounts;
  • Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
  • Annual Events.

Forbes Solicitors is an accredited Investors in People firm, is committed to training and developing its staff and has won an employer award for its commitment to staff training & development.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position, unless  instructed to on behalf of the HR team or the Hiring manager.  Any applications sent to the Firm for this position will not be considered a valid source of introduction.

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 22 October 2021

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Duty Solicitors, Crime, Lancashire and Salford Offices (Ref 906)

Forbes Solicitors, one of the largest regional firms in the Northwest, are recruiting for Duty Solicitors to join the Crime Departments in our Lancashire and Salford Offices.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 340 employees across our 11 offices and we are a full-service law firm. 

We are looking for a standout candidate to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out. 

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

Suitable candidates will be qualified, with Crown Court Crime experience, and have Duty Solicitor status, or a willingness to work towards it.  The successful applicants will have the ability to handle their own caseload, including advocacy, work with minimum supervision, and are computer literate.

Forbes Solicitors is an accredited Investors in People firm, is committed to training and developing its staff and has recently won an employer award for its commitment to training.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Competitive Salary;
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
  • A day off for your Birthday;
  • Ongoing Training and Development;
  • Progression Opportunities;
  • Company Pension;
  • Service Awards;
  • Health Care Benefits  (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
  • BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents)
  • Other Employee Discounts;
  • Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
  • Annual Events.

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 30 October 2021

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Legal : Non-qualified vacancies

New Business Assistant - Part Time - 15 hours per week (Ref 952)
Paralegal, Housing and Regeneration (Property) (Ref 950)
Secretary/Administrative Assistant, Family, Northgate, Blackburn (Ref 949)

New Business Assistant - Part Time - 15 hours per week (Ref 952)

Forbes Solicitors, one of the largest Law Firms in the North of England, has a vacancy for a New Business Assistant based at the Northgate office in Blackburn.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 340 employees across our 10 offices and we are a full-service law firm.

We are looking for standout candidates to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out.

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

The position will involve working as a member of a team within the office and to undertake the following duties:

  • Providing an informed and professional response to new enquirers by telephone and e-mail
  • Converting as many new enquiries as possible into new business for the firm
  • Providing quotes, as appropriate, to clients
  • Book appointments for clients to see relevant solicitors, as appropriate
  • Organising legal help assessments and arranging for all relevant documentation to be received by the firm
  • Following up with any information that the client may require
  • Identify any potential conflicts in relation to new business enquiries
  • Quickly and knowledgeably signposting enquiries to the correct department, as appropriate
  • Filtering the types of enquires that the firm does not deal with and signposting them elsewhere
  • Performing administration duties in line with the requirements of the department
  • Facilitating online chat enquiries
  • Producing reports, as required by the New Business Team Leader
  • Any other duties that may be required by the New Business Team Leader

The successful applicant will have:

  • Have 5 GCSEs Grades 9 - 4, including Maths & English Language at Grade 5, or equivalent
  • Good interpersonal, organisational and IT skills including a working knowledge of MS applications
  • A willingness to learn to touch type and develop skills as they progress within the Firm
  • Be articulate and have a confident telephone manner with excellent listening skills
  • Have the ability to work with initiative and independently and be able to manage their own workload
  • Be able to empathise with clients and build rapport
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be an effective and supportive team player with a professional, ‘can do’ attitude

Ideally working 3 hours per day, in the morning, Monday to Friday, however, hours can be flexible and can be discussed at interview.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Competitive Salary;
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
  • A day off for your Birthday;
  • Ongoing Training and Development;
  • Progression Opportunities;
  • Company Pension;
  • Service Awards;
  • Health Care Benefits  (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
  • BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents)
  • Other Employee Discounts;
  • Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
  • Annual Events.

Forbes Solicitors is an accredited Investors in People firm, is committed to training and developing its staff and has won an employer award for its commitment to staff training & development.

Due to the large number of applications we receive for each vacancy we will only be able to contact you if you have been successful in your application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will unfortunately not have been shortlisted for the post.

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 28 October 2021

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Paralegal, Housing and Regeneration (Property) (Ref 950)

Forbes Solicitors has a fantastic opportunity for and experienced Paralegal to join our busy Housing and Regeneration (Property) Team at our Gordon House office based in the heart of Lancashire.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 340 employees across our 10 offices and we are a full-service law firm. 

We are looking for standout candidates to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out. 

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

The role will involve undertaking a range of Home Ownership Property work primarily for our housing sector clients.

Within this role, your duties will include:

  • Dealing with a broad range of Home Ownership transactions for the Firm’s Housing Association clients including;
  • Plot sales involving shared ownership and outright sales
  • Resales and Staircasing
  • Right to Buy and Right to Acquire
  • Land and property disposals
  • Lease extensions
  • Developing relationships with clients
  • The successful candidate will work on their own caseload.

Working within the Housing Development Team the successful applicant will ideally have:

  • ideally hold the LPC or CILEx qualification (or equivalent), or hold other further education qualifications (e.g. LLB, A Levels)
  • have demonstrable legal experience within a property environment either residential or social housing
  • have an interest in long term development / progression in the department
  • have the ability to work unsupervised and good self-motivation skills
  • have the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable and enthusiastic
  • Strong IT skills
  • Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
  • Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines
  • Good writing and drafting skills, with excellent communication and technical ability

Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car as travel may be required throughout the Northwest region and as required to service our national Housing and Regeneration client base.

The hours will be 9.00am until 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Forbes Solicitors is an accredited Investors in People firm, is committed to training and developing its staff and has won an employer award for its commitment to staff training & development.

If you would like to join this progressive Firm, please apply online at www.forbessolicitors.co.uk or send covering letter and CV to the hr@forbessolicitors.co.uk email.

 

 

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 29 October 2021

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Secretary/Administrative Assistant, Family, Northgate, Blackburn (Ref 949)

Forbes Solicitors has a fantastic opportunity for a Secretary/Administration Assistant to work within the Family Department at the Northgate office in Blackburn.  The position is a full-time position, however flexible working can be discussed at interview.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 340 employees across our 11 offices and we are a full-service law firm.

We are looking for a standout candidate to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out.

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

The suitable applicant will be required to undertake the following duties:

  • Providing administrative support to the Department
  • Responsibility for the opening, closing and quality control of file
  • Working in co-operation with Advisors and assisting with administration of client files
  • Drafting documents
  • Arranging appointments
  • Being the first point of contact for clients when Advisors are out of the office
  • Answering and dealing with incoming calls

In addition, the role will include ensuring that departmental documentation and file management meets the firm’s LAA (Legal Aid Agency) and SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) standards.

Working within a busy Family Department the successful applicant will ideally have:

  • proven attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines
  • previous secretarial experience, ideally in public family law
  • familiarity with legal documents and terminology
  • the ability to work unsupervised and have good self-motivation skills
  • the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic
  • the ability and confidence to deal with Clients by telephone and in person
  • proven interpersonal, organisational and IT skills, including experience of MS Office applications and case management systems
  • the ability to touch type would be an advantage

Candidates should ideally have 5 GCSE’s grades 4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths and English.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Competitive Salary;
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
  • A day off for your Birthday;
  • Ongoing Training and Development;
  • Progression Opportunities;
  • Company Pension;
  • Service Awards;
  • Health Care Benefits  (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
  • BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents)
  • Other Employee Discounts;
  • Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
  • Annual Events.

The hours will be 9.00am until 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Forbes Solicitors is an accredited Investors in People firm, is committed to training and developing its staff and has recently won an employer award for its commitment to staff training & development.

Due to the large number of applications we receive for each vacancy we will only be able to contact you if you have been successful in your application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will unfortunately not have been shortlisted for the post.

If you wish to apply, please apply online at www.forbessolicitors.co.uk or send covering letter and CV to the hr@forbessolicitors.co.uk email.

    

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 22 October 2021

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Support staff vacancies

Senior HR Advisor (Ref 953)
Receptionist, Shared Services, Walton Summit (Ref 933)

Senior HR Advisor (Ref 953)

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our HR team, Forbes Solicitors LLP has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to work within the HR and Training Department based within our Blackburn office, however, covers all offices across the Firm.

The Firm has adopted a hybrid working model, and this will be considered as part of the role.

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 360 employees across our 11 offices and we are a full-service law firm. We are looking for a standout candidate to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out.

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can, and wants to, excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.

If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

Reporting to the Head of HR, ideally CIPD L5 qualified, you will be a proven HR generalist able to work collaboratively. Confident in your employment law knowledge, you will be well equipped in dealing with all Employee Relations matters and can demonstrate knowledge and experience of the end to end ER processes. With high attention to detail, you will have the ability work at pace in a professional work environment. This role is multi sited to support the Firm as a whole.                     

Within this role, your duties will include:

- Co-ordination of recruitment across the Firm, including supporting Heads of Department/Office Managers in undertaking the recruitment process at all stages.

- To undertake inductions of new starters, as part of the IIP process, produce contracts of employment, inform key colleagues and update HR database.

- To support and implement the Firm’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and report where necessary.

- To monitor sickness across the Firm in line with the Sickness Policy; produce quarterly sickness reports and undertake advice and encouragement sessions, as required.

- To be involved in the disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations; producing documentary evidence, advising Partners and taking detailed notes during interviews.

- To provide advice to staff and line managers regarding the Firm’s HR policies and procedures.

- To organise and attend training/recruitment events with external providers.

- To produce management reports as required and oversee maintenance of departmental databases.

- To undertake internal quality audits in relation to ISO 9001 and to look for continuous improvement to support the development of the Firm / department(s).

- To provide support and guidance to the HR Administrator and HR Advisor to help them develop in their role.

 

 Working within the HR and Training Department and as part of a team the successful applicant will have:

- Proven experience in a HR generalist role which includes providing expert advice and dealing with matters in a timely manner.

- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation

- Confident working independently and autonomously when providing advice with a resilient and flexible approach

- Be system orientated and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages

- Demonstrate a proactive approach and be solution orientated

- CIPD qualified (Level 5) desirable.

The successful candidate should have a full driving licence and their own vehicle as site visits are essential to the role. An interest or experience in learning and development would be an advantage.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position, unless  instructed to on behalf of the HR team or the Hiring manager.  Any applications sent to the Firm for this position will not be considered a valid source of introduction.

Due to the large number of applications we receive for each vacancy we will only be able to contact you if you have been successful in your application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will unfortunately not have been shortlisted for the post.

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 22 October 2021

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Receptionist, Shared Services, Walton Summit (Ref 933)

Forbes Solicitors, one of the largest Law Firms in the North, has a vacancy for a Receptionist to work at our Walton Summit office in the Preston area. 

Forbes Solicitors has a growing team of over 340 employees across our 11 offices and we are a full-service law firm. 

We are looking for a standout candidate to join the Forbes family, an individual looking for a firm with a difference, with real people, and, a firm, who by working together, stands out. 

We are looking for someone who displays our values. Specifically, someone who can and wants to excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.  If these values resonate with you and this is the type of firm you would like to be part of, then we would like to receive your application.

Working within a team of receptionists on a busy switchboard, the successful candidate will have:

  • Previous reception/switchboard experience
  • Previous office administration experience
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Good Communication Skills
  • 5 GCSEs 9 to 4, or equivalent, including Maths & English Language
  • Flexibility
  • Be able to demonstrate the Forbes Values

Duties for the position include:

  • Greeting and dealing with clients within the office
  • Arranging appointments as appropriate
  • Switchboard duties including distribution of messages and correspondence
  • General office administration for Shared Services and other Walton Summit office departments
  • Liaison with other offices and departments across the firm
  • Other admin duties as required.

The hours will be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

What we can offer you in return:

  • Competitive Salary;
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
  • A day off for your Birthday;
  • Ongoing Training and Development;
  • Progression Opportunities;
  • Company Pension;
  • Service Awards;
  • Health Care Benefits  (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
  • Other Employee Discounts;
  • Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
  • Annual Events.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position, unless  instructed to on behalf of the HR team or the Hiring manager.  Any applications sent to the Firm for this position will not be considered a valid source of introduction.

Due to the large number of applications we receive for each vacancy we will only be able to contact you if you have been successful in your application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will unfortunately not have been shortlisted for the post.

If you wish to join this progressive Firm, please apply online by completing our online application form.

Closing Date: 22 October 2021

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Forbes Solicitors is an Equal Opportunities Organisation