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NQ-2 PQE and looking for the next step in your career? Join our Multi-Track Accident team as an Assistant Lawyer, based in Bristol.
The role
The role will primarily involve assisting on existing cases rather than managing an independent caseload—at least initially. However, for the right candidate, there will likely be a swift progression towards running their own caseload. Our Personal Injury Lawyers manage a varied caseload of personal injury matters, including both fast track and intermediate track cases, under appropriate supervision.
This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in comprehensive case management, requiring sound theoretical knowledge, strong judgement, and the capability to support cases from inception through to resolution.
You’ll work closely with experienced legal professionals, developing your expertise and deepening your understanding of personal injury law. As a valued team member, you’ll play an integral role in helping achieve team goals and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for qualified lawyers who can demonstrate experience in handling fast track personal injury claims, including familiarity with the litigation process. (Ideally 0 – 2 years PQE).
Along with a proven track record of meeting deadlines, we are keen to hear from lawyers with previous experience in using electronic case management systems. As role involves direct client interaction. an understanding and empathic approach and a passion for client care is key.
This position would be ideal for someone who is looking to take their next step in their legal career, where your contributions will be truly valued, and you will be given the opportunity and support to flourish.
What we offer you
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
About Thompsons Solicitors
For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better. Since 1921, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised.
Thompsons ran:
- the case that established the right for injured workers to be compensated in 1937
- the first asbestos case that was successful in the House of Lords in 1972
- the first equal pay for equal value claim in the UK (1988) and later in Europe (1993)
- the case against UK construction companies for blacklisting union members in 2016
- hundreds of cases on behalf of women who received negligent treatment at the hands of disgraced breast surgeon, Ian Paterson (2017) and behalf of those injured by mesh (2019).
Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases and trade union law. As a point of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers.
Over the last 100 years, we have consistently won the cases that have advanced the law for working people, but, as long as there are employers who put profit before the safety and rights of their workforce, there is always more to do. We continue to expose injustice, holding those responsible to account and campaigning for positive change.
We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that won’t let up in its quest for fairness.
