- Salary
- £36k+
- Location
- London
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Paralegal
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Compensation: £36,059 / year
Description
Join a dedicated and highly regarded team where your work makes a meaningful difference.
As a Paralegal within our Disease Team in London, you’ll play a vital part in supporting clients affected by a wide range of industrial disease conditions, including respiratory diseases, occupational asthma, dermatitis, and other workplace‑related musculoskeletal illnesses.
This is meaningful, people‑focused work. You’ll help guide clients through often challenging circumstances, using your empathy, communication skills and attention to detail to ensure they receive clear, compassionate and expert support.
You’ll manage a varied caseload, work closely with experienced solicitors, and develop specialist knowledge within an important and evolving area of law. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to high‑quality casework, and become part of a team known for its commitment to justice and to supporting working people.
What the role involves...
This is meaningful, people‑focused work. you’ll help guide clients through often challenging circumstances, using your empathy, communication skills and attention to detail to ensure they receive clear, compassionate and expert support.
You’ll manage a varied caseload, work closely with experienced solicitors, and develop specialist knowledge within an important and evolving area of law. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to high‑quality casework, and become part of a team known for its commitment to justice and to supporting working people.
Who we are looking for...
You’ll bring experience as a paralegal—ideally within an industrial disease environment.
We’re looking for someone who is:
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experience in handling personal injury claims essential
• Familiar with the MOJ Portal and confident progressing claims through the relevant processes
• Confident using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Familiar with case management systems
• Highly organised, proactive and client-centred
• A strong communicator, able to work sensitively with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Motivated to develop expertise within disease litigation and contribute to the team's success
• Familiar with the MOJ Portal and confident progressing claims through the relevant processes
• Confident using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Familiar with case management systems
• Highly organised, proactive and client-centred
• A strong communicator, able to work sensitively with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Motivated to develop expertise within disease litigation and contribute to the team's success
What we offer you...
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional leave over Christmas shutdown
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial support for professional development
Join Thompsons Solicitors and help uphold the rights of working people while building a rewarding long‑term career.
Skills
WestlawLexisNexis
