The Role
Support clients through complex asbestos claims (mesothelioma, pleural thickening, lung cancer) by providing compassionate, detailed legal support, conducting legal research, managing case files, and working closely with senior litigation staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you ready to take your paralegal career to the next level?
Come and join our award -winning Asbestos teams in Cardiff and Llanelli!
Come and join our award -winning Asbestos teams in Cardiff and Llanelli!
What the role entails....
As a Paralegal in our specialist Asbestos team, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting clients through complex and often sensitive claims, including mesothelioma, pleural thickening and lung cancer cases.
This is a role where your empathy and attention to detail truly matter—you’ll deliver legal support with care, compassion and professionalism at every stage.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied caseload while learning from one of the best in the field, working closely with our Head of Asbestos, who brings over 25 years of litigation expertise. If you’re looking to grow your legal career in a team where your contribution has real impact, this is an opportunity not to miss.
This is a role where your empathy and attention to detail truly matter—you’ll deliver legal support with care, compassion and professionalism at every stage.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied caseload while learning from one of the best in the field, working closely with our Head of Asbestos, who brings over 25 years of litigation expertise. If you’re looking to grow your legal career in a team where your contribution has real impact, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Who we are looking for...
We are looking for experienced paralegals, preferably in asbestos litigation or a related field or from a strong litigation background.
As well as proficiency in legal research tools and software, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, previous experience working a case management system is essential.
What we offer you
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. Our culture is built on collaboration, wellbeing, and helping you grow—professionally and personally. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
- Life assurance for peace of mind
- Permanent health insurance offering long-term security
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club to help you stay active and connected
- Health & Wellbeing
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) for everyday medical costs
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support
- A genuinely supportive, people-first working environment that prioritises teamwork and work-life balance
- Time Off & Family Support
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional 5 days’ leave over Christmas
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, supporting you and your family when it matters most
- Growth & Development
- A collaborative culture where colleagues share knowledge, celebrate success, and support each other
- Financial assistance for professional development, helping you progress your career with confidence
Ready for your next move and to make a lasting impact?
Apply now or contact Steven King at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.
Apply now or contact Steven King at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.
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
- Experience working as a paralegal
- Experience in asbestos litigation or strong litigation background
- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw or LexisNexis)
- Previous experience using a case management system
- Empathy and strong attention to detail when handling sensitive client matters
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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.
