Asbestos Paralegal

As a Paralegal in our Asbestos team, you will play a crucial role in supporting in all aspects of asbestos disease litigation such as mesothelioma, pleural thickening and lung cancer. From time to time, you will also work on other disease and multi-track related cases relevant to your role, therefore, you will have a natural ability to provide legal services with a personal touch, demonstrating your care, understanding and sensitivity to clients.
This position requires strong organisational skills, exceptional client care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a high volume of complex tasks efficiently. You will assist in case preparation, conduct legal research, manage document production, and collaborate with clients with due diligence and care.,

• Conduct thorough research on your cases, including case law, regulations, and medical literature.



• Manage and organise case files, including medical records and correspondence.



• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
  
  Law Degree or Equivalent.



• Ideally 1-2 years of experience working as a paralegal, preferably in asbestos litigation or a related field.



• Proficiency in legal research tools and software, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.



• Previous experience working a case management system would be preferred.



• Strong written and verbal communication skills.



• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.



• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
  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 23 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.


• Contributory pension scheme


• 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)


• 5 days additional leave over Christmas (Xmas shut down


• Permanent health insurance


• Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)


• Life assurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Cycle to work scheme


• Organised sports and social club


• Annual travel and parking loans


• Financial assistance for professional development