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Trainees are a top priority for our firm. Candidates should have an excellent fit with our vision and values, with a commitment to social justice, and a passion for working only for clients who have been injured or mistreated.
About the role
You will undertake a 2-year period of recognised training (training contract), developing all the skills and experience you will need, including drafting, legal research, interviewing clients, negotiating and preparing for trials. You will be based in our Manchester office.
The period of training will focus on our Trade Union Law work, but you will gain exposure to other areas of law meeting the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You will be involved in cutting-edge trade union litigation.
We offer a comprehensive programme, where each day is different and brings new and stimulating challenges, with ample opportunity to learn. To ensure you thrive in the role, we will provide you with regular supervision, feedback and support, enabling you to shape and grow your career. The successful candidate will be self-sufficient and thrive in a busy working environment.
We are a leading social justice law firm working closely with trade unions. We have won numerous ground-breaking cases for individuals and trade unions over the last 100 years, in UK and international courts. The successful candidate will be based in our Trade Union Law Group, which is the ‘go to’ trade union law team for most major trade unions at national level.
We currently represent 11 major trade unions in a judicial review of the regulations allowing agency workers to cover during strikes. In the last year, we have won major trade union rights cases in the European Court of Human Rights and the Supreme Court. You will be an important member of the team on these high-profile cases. We also represented the Fire Brigades Union at the Grenfell Tower inquiry. We work with a number of unions in preparation for the COVID inquiry. We pride ourselves on being “the most experienced trade union, claimant and employment rights law firm in the UK”, our friendly working environment and our excellent work/life balance.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent written and communication skills. They will have a keen eye for detail along with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
The candidate must have prior completion of the Legal Practice Course, be committed to meeting deadlines and have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
Please view the attached job description for more information on this role. If you have any questions please contact the recruitment team: hrrecruitment@thompsons.law.co.uk
No agencies at this time.
We believe that attracting talent that reflects the diversity of the communities within which we live and work is a key part of our business, which is why we are an equal opportunities employer.
The Company
Thompsons Solicitors is a social justice law firm unlike any other. With 100 years’ experience of successfully representing clients of injury and mistreatment, we have the privilege of working with and supporting the Trade Union Movement and the people they represent.
We are recognised as one of the UK's leading teams by credible directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as well as being highly recommended in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2022. We pride ourselves on being “the most experienced trade union, claimant and employment rights law firm in the UK”.
With a passion for blending your technical expertise with your outstanding communication and client care skills, you will take pride in delivering a first class service to our clients. Having the confidence and ability to take appropriate daily decisions on cases to ensure swift progression will be key for success.
Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Agile working
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual travel & parking loans
- Cycle to work
- Organised sports & social club
- Life assurance 4x annual salary
- Income protection insurance
- Additional 5 days paid leave in December
