Pre-Litigation Assistant
Thompsons Solicitors
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dagenham • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £32,032 per year
About the role
- Investigating and gathering key evidence to assess whether a claim should proceed to litigation.
- Preparing files for issue — reviewing merits, arranging medical evidence, instructing experts, and ensuring everything is in place for handover.
- Managing a high‑volume, varied caseload with confidence, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.
- Taking detailed client, witness, expert, and union instructions with professionalism and empathy.
- Making sound, informed decisions under supervision using strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Working efficiently within KPIs and keeping accurate time records.
- Using our case management system to stay fully self‑sufficient and productive.
Requirements
- 1–2 years’ experience in a legal environment
- Strong communication and client‑care skills (phone and face‑to‑face)
- Knowledge of PI law, Pre‑Action Protocols, CPR and funding — or the drive to learn quickly
- The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and stay organised in a high‑volume setting
- Excellent drafting, numeracy and written communication skills
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- 5 additional days off over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sports & social club
- Annual travel & parking loans
- Financial support for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementdraftingnumeracyanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsclient-care skillsorganisational skillsprofessionalismempathy