Pre Litigation Assistant
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Looking for a role where your talent for detail investigation and client support genuinely changes lives Join Thompsons Solicitors in Dagenham as a PreLitigation Assistant and help shape cases that stand up for working people across the UK.
What Youll Be Doing
At Thompsons we dont just process claims we fight for fairness. Youll play a crucial part in building strong personal injury cases ( EL PL) before they enter the litigation stage supporting union members and private clients when they need it most. This is the perfect role for someone ready to take the next big step in their legal career develop specialist PI skills and work with purpose every single day.
In this fastpaced rewarding role youll be at the heart of case preparation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Investigating and gathering key evidence to assess whether a claim should proceed to litigation.
- Preparing files for issue reviewing merits arranging medical evidence instructing experts and ensuring everything is in place for handover.
- Managing a highvolume varied caseload with confidence accuracy and strong organisational skills.
- Taking detailed client witness expert and union instructions with professionalism and empathy.
- Making sound informed decisions under supervision using strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Working efficiently within KPIs and keeping accurate time records.
- Using our case management system to stay fully selfsufficient and productive.
About You
Youll excel in this role if you have:
- 12 years experience in a legal environment
- Strong communication and clientcare skills (phone and facetoface)
- Knowledge of PI law PreAction Protocols CPR and funding or the drive to learn quickly
- The ability to prioritise manage deadlines and stay organised in a highvolume setting
- Excellent drafting numeracy and written communication skills
What we offer...
We believe in investing in our people. Expect strong support real progression and industryleading benefits including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days annual leave bank holidays
- 5 additional days off over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sports & social club
- Annual travel & parking loans
- Financial support for professional development
About Thompsons
For over 100 years Thompsons Solicitors has stood up for injured and mistreated people never employers or insurers. Weve driven landmark cases shaped legal rights and championed fairness for working people. With 800 staff across 18 UK offices our commitment remains the same: justice without compromise.
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Ready to build a meaningful legal career in a firm that fights for whats right
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Thompsons Solicitors is a leading social justice law firm that has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for 100 years
