Thompsons Solicitors

Paralegal - Disease

Thompsons Solicitors  •  £35k/yr  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Paralegal - Disease

Application Deadline: 17 April 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £34,958 / year


Join a dedicated and highly regarded team where your work makes a meaningful difference.

What this role offers you


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:

  • 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 collaboratively 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
  • 5 additional days’ leave over Christmas
  • 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.

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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