Thompsons Solicitors

Paralegal-Cross Border Team

Thompsons Solicitors  •  £28k/yr  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Paralegal-Cross Border Team

Application Deadline: 29 May 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Compensation: £27,625 / year


Watch your career take flight!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal looking to develop their career in a leading Personal Injury firm, while gaining exposure to both high-value and cross-border work.

The role...

You’ll join our specialist Cross Border team, where your role will be split evenly between supporting on complex, high-value cases and managing your own caseload of fast-track Personal Injury claims with an international element. This balance offers a unique opportunity to build both technical expertise and case ownership from the outset.

In your day-to-day work, you will:

  • Assist on high-value, complex cases alongside experienced colleagues
  • Manage your own caseload of cross-border Personal Injury claims
  • Support with calculating special damages
  • Represent clients at hearings
  • Communicate directly with clients and witnesses
  • Undertake legal research and drafting
  • Attend court hearings and joint settlement meetings

This role offers a varied and hands-on experience, with plenty of opportunity to learn and develop across different areas of litigation.

Who we are looking for...

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
  • Experienced in travel and tourism claims or personal injury claims
  • Produces accurate work with strong attention to detail
  • Works independently while also contributing to a team
  • Has an interest in developing knowledge of cross-border claims


If you take pride in delivering high-quality legal services and are keen to build your skills in research, drafting, and client care, this role offers an excellent platform for growth.

What we offer you...

We’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing, offering a range of benefits including:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over Christmas
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Subsidised sports and social club
  • Annual travel and parking loans

If you’re looking for a role where you can gain meaningful experience across a mix of high-value and independent casework, we’re waiting to hear from you.

Thompsons Solicitors

About Thompsons Solicitors

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.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Great Russell Street, GB
Year Founded
1921
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