Senior Associate

21 hours ago

Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, United Kingdom Forbes Solicitors Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Solicitor to join our Housing Litigation team at Forbes Solicitors. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes in social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handling a varied caseload of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes, including ASB and housing management matters;
  • Attending County Court, Magistrates Court (civil jurisdiction) and First-tier Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including injunctions, committal hearings, and case management hearings;
  • Providing written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
  • Communicating with clients, opponents, courts, and third parties to progress files;
  • Providing value-added services, such as client helpline calls, legal surgeries, and briefing notes;
  • Supporting the Head of Department, Partners, and other advisors on their cases and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
  • Managing, supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring Solicitors, Caseworkers, and 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, and Court deadlines;
  • Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Associate's management/supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
  • Contributing to 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, and submissions;

About Us

Forbes Solicitors is a leading law firm offering a full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients, and specialist sectors. We have offices across the North, with our roots firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms due to our collaborative and supportive approach, providing genuine and practical advice.

We are committed to being a supportive organization that keeps people at the forefront. We offer a range of additional benefits, including:

  • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays;
  • Remote working;
  • Annual leave purchase scheme;
  • Celebration day;
  • Ongoing training and development;
  • Progression opportunities;
  • Company pension;
  • Service awards;
  • Healthcare benefits;
  • Other employee discounts;
  • Recruitment and legal department referrals;
  • Annual events;

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent possessing civil rights of audience) with minimum 3 years PQE;
  • Previous experience working within social housing litigation is essential;
  • Demonstrable experience conducting advocacy in courts or tribunals is essential, including ability and willingness to travel throughout England;
  • Higher Rights of Audience in the Civil Courts is advantageous but not essential;
  • Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets;
  • Good knowledge of IT systems, including Word, Outlook, and case management systems;
  • Good organizational and communication skills;
  • Ability to work unsupervised and good self-motivation skills;
  • Ability to supervise and manage others effectively;
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
  • Aligns with the Forbes values;
  • Excellent attention to detail;

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We support the principle of equal opportunities in relation to any opportunities which we might provide through the engagement of employees; the provision of services to clients; and the appointment and engagement of suppliers. We are committed, wherever practicable, to maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate.

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