Litigation Assistant
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about helping individuals seek justice and navigate the legal landscape Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to excel in a dynamic legal environment If so we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The role...
As a Litigation Assistant you play a crucial role in managing a caseload of pre-litigated cases primarily focused on personal injury claims for our union members. These cases encompass a variety of scenarios including road traffic accidents employers liability and public liability claims.
A very varied role the Litigation Assistants carry out a range of tasks including initial assessment on merits when the case exits the portal obtaining evidence in support of liability including from witnesses and pre action disclosure As well as obtaining medical evidence where appropriate instructing non-medical experts where appropriate and decisions on disclosure they are assessing value of claim attending on clients witnesses experts union clients third parties and defendants.
A very varied role the Litigation Assistants carry out a range of tasks including initial assessment on merits when the case exits the portal obtaining evidence in support of liability including from witnesses and pre action disclosure As well as obtaining medical evidence where appropriate instructing non-medical experts where appropriate and decisions on disclosure they are assessing value of claim attending on clients witnesses experts union clients third parties and defendants.
Who we are looking for...
We keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals including recent graduates with a keen interest in personal injury law. If you are currently studying towards your SQE or an equivalent qualification we are willing to train the right candidates.
We are looking for excellent communicators with an outstanding client focused approach with the ability to work efficiently accurately and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of personal injury law and familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols Civil Procedure Rules and funding procedures is advantageous but we are open to training candidates who show a strong interest in this area.
We are looking for excellent communicators with an outstanding client focused approach with the ability to work efficiently accurately and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of personal injury law and familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols Civil Procedure Rules and funding procedures is advantageous but we are open to training candidates who show a strong interest in this area.
Understanding of case management systems and proficiency in utilising the Microsoft suite (e.g. Word Excel and Outlook) is also desirable.
What we offer you...
- Contributory pension scheme
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 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
Apply today and join our ever-growing team in a law firm that truly stands up for working people.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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
