You should have a strong legal background, experience in clinical negligence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cases effectively.

You will assist in managing clinical negligence cases, conducting legal research, preparing documentation, liaising with clients, and supporting senior lawyers in case strategy and development.

United Kingdom

Nottingham

Thompsons Solicitors is a law firm that specialises in providing legal services and representation for individuals, particularly in the areas of personal injury, employment law, and industrial diseases. Their ultimate mission is to fight for the rights of workers and individuals, ensuring they receive justice and fair compensation. Thompsons' purpose is to champion the cause of the injured and mistreated, leveraging their expertise and commitment to social justice to deliver effective legal support and advocacy for their clients.

Thompsons Solicitors

We are the UK’s most experienced law firm, fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for over 100 years.

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  <br> As a newly qualified lawyer, you will assist with all aspects of running a case from initial interview of client to trial, with an understanding of the issues involved in dealing with multi-track cases, such as costs and the litigation process.
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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br> Key Responsibilities</b></h3>
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  <br> You will have some experience with Clinical Negligence and Serious or Catastrophic Injury cases, also having experience running Personal Injury cases. The role requires excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential. We require someone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environment. You will also be a team player and will enjoy engaging in marketing and business development opportunities. The role is a supporting role and will not involve a personal caseload.
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   A day in the life of an Assistant Lawyer is never the same, however a typical day may include carrying out relevant investigations, obtaining relevant documents, preparing witness statements; preparing for Conferences and Court hearings (CCMCs/Trials).
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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br> Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</b></h3>
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  <li><br> Understanding of the elements of clinical negligence</li>
  <li>An understanding of the specific requirements of seriously injured clients</li>
  <li>Demonstrating a willingness to support the clients and their families</li>
  <li>You will be self-sufficient and thrive in a busy working environment</li>
  <li>Excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential</li>
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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br> Benefits</b></h3>
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 <ul> 
  <li> Contributory pension scheme</li> 
  <li>5 days additional leave over Christmas</li> 
  <li>Permanent health insurance</li> 
  <li>Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)</li> 
  <li>Life assurance</li> 
  <li>23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)</li> 
  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> 
  <li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li> 
  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> 
  <li>Subsidised sports and social club</li> 
  <li>Annual travel and parking loans</li> 
  <li>Financial assistance for professional development</li>
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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> About Thompsons Solicitors</b></h3>
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  <br> 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.
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  <br> Thompsons ran:
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  <ul>
   <li>the case that established the right for injured workers to be compensated in 1937</li>
   <li>the first asbestos case that was successful in the House of Lords in 1972</li>
   <li>the first equal pay for equal value claim in the UK (1988) and later in Europe (1993)</li>
   <li>the case against UK construction companies for blacklisting union members in 2016</li>
   <li>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).</li>
  </ul>
  <br> Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 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.
  <br> 
  <br> 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.
  <br> 
  <br> 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.
  <br> 
  <br> Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
  <br> 
  <br> Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
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 Description
 
   As a newly qualified lawyer, you will assist with all aspects of running a case from initial interview of client to trial, with an understanding of the issues involved in dealing with multi-track cases, such as costs and the litigation process.
 
  Key Responsibilities
 
   You will have some experience with Clinical Negligence and Serious or Catastrophic Injury cases, also having experience running Personal Injury cases. The role requires excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential. We require someone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environment. You will also be a team player and will enjoy engaging in marketing and business development opportunities. The role is a supporting role and will not involve a personal caseload.
 
  
 
 
   A day in the life of an Assistant Lawyer is never the same, however a typical day may include carrying out relevant investigations, obtaining relevant documents, preparing witness statements; preparing for Conferences and Court hearings (CCMCs/Trials).
 
  Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
 
   Understanding of the elements of clinical negligence
  An understanding of the specific requirements of seriously injured clients
  Demonstrating a willingness to support the clients and their families
  You will be self-sufficient and thrive in a busy working environment
  Excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential
 
  Benefits
  
  
   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
 
  
  About Thompsons Solicitors
  
   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 18 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.
   
   Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
   
   Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
 


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