Job Description

We are looking for a Solicitor to join our growing Private Family Team at our Northgate office in Blackburn on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 to 18 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave. The Family team are a growing team within the Lancashire area and there may be potential for permanent opportunities to arise during this period.
Both full time and part time hours will be considered for this role, with the option to work on a hybrid basis, both remotely from home and in the office after a period of time in order to get up to speed on the firms systems/procedures and wider departmental training.

This is a great opportunity for a Solicitor to bring their current skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus 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 role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

• working alongside other Family Advisors;
• having direct communication with clients and third parties;
• dealing with a mix of Private Law Family matters, (Children Act proceedings to divorce and finances);
• dealing with advocacy work and attending court;
• providing legal advice and preparing legal documentation;
• involvement in successful Business development initiatives;
• using the Firm\xe2\x80\x99s case management system.

Organisation

We offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.
We are looking for someone who displays our values; specifically someone who can excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.

Benefits

We are committed to being supporting organisation that keeps the people at the focus and therefore we offer a range of additional benefits including:

• Competitive Salary;
• 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
• Remote Working;
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s);
• Annual Events.

Applying

If you are interested in this role specifically or just working at Forbes Solicitors please do head to our website to learn more about us.
We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on applications demonstrating the following the knowledge, experience and skills:

• be SRA qualified or Cilex;
• previous experience dealing with complex private family matters is essential;
• experience of working with LAA;
• proven 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.
• have good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct;
• 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;
• excellent IT Skills, including, case management systems and Microsoft Office;

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