Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Department: Employment Rights
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Compensation: £41,369 / year
NQ-2 PQE and looking for the next step in your career? Our Employment Rights team, based in Manchester, are looking for Assistant Lawyers to join their highly regarded team.
The role will involve managing a caseload of your own and assisting on existing complex employment rights cases, with appropriate supervision in place.
This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of case management, requiring sound theoretical knowledge, strong judgement, and the ability to support and progress cases from inception through to resolution.
You’ll work closely with experienced legal professionals, developing your expertise and deepening your understanding of employment law. As a valued team member, you’ll play an integral role in achieving team goals and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.
We are looking firmwide for this role, so don't let location hold you back!
We are looking for qualified lawyers who can demonstrate experience in handling employment rights claims (Ideally 0 – 2 years PQE).
You will have:
A proven track record of meeting deadlines.
An understanding and empathic approach and a passion for client care is key.
This position would be ideal for someone who is looking to take their next step in their legal career in employment rights, where your contributions will be truly valued, and you will be given the opportunity and support to flourish.
We are looking firmwide for this role, so don't let location hold you back!
Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.
The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.
We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.
We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.
Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
