The Role
Manage a diverse caseload of fast-track and intermediate-track personal injury claims from inception through completion. Responsibilities include comprehensive case management, litigation, meeting deadlines, using electronic case management systems, supervising case progression, and maintaining direct client relationships with empathy and strong client-care standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced in Personal Injury and looking for the next step in your career, join our Civil Assaults team as an Assistant Lawyer, based in Oxford.
The role...
Our Personal Injury Lawyers within the Civil Assaults team manage their own diverse caseload of personal injury cases, including fast track and intermediate track value cases whilst being under the relevant supervision.
The role will involve comprehensive case management, which requires sound theoretical knowledge, impeccable judgement, and the ability to see cases through from start to finish.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals within our Civil Assaults team, further your experience and expand your knowledge of personal injury law. You’ll be a vital team member, contributing significantly to the achievements of the team objectives as well as client satisfaction.
Who we are looking for....
We are looking for qualified lawyers who can demonstrate experience in handling fast track personal injury claims, including familiarity with the litigation process. (Ideally 0 – 2 years PQE).
Along with a proven track record of meeting deadlines, we are keen to hear from lawyers with previous experience in using electronic case management systems. As role involves direct client interaction. 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, where your contributions will be truly valued, and you will be given the opportunity and support to flourish.
What we offer you...
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- 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
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.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer
- Experience handling fast-track personal injury claims
- Familiarity with the litigation process
- Ideally 0–2 years post-qualification experience
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines
- Experience using electronic case management systems
- Empathic approach and passion for client care
- Ability to manage cases from start to finish
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The Company
What We Do
Thompsons Solicitors is a prominent UK law firm established in 1921, specializing in personal injury, employment rights, and trade union law. With 18 offices across the UK, the firm exclusively represents injured or mistreated individuals and trade union members, never acting for employers or insurance companies. They are dedicated to social justice, campaigning for legal reforms, and securing compensation for clients in cases involving workplace accidents, asbestos diseases, and medical negligence.
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