Litigation Assistant

Thompsons Solicitors

Litigation Assistant handling pre-litigated personal injury cases for union members in a law firm. Key responsibilities include case management and client interaction for justice.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,690 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing a caseload of pre-litigated cases, primarily focused on personal injury claims for union members
Carrying out a range of tasks including initial assessment on merits
Obtaining evidence in support of liability including from witnesses and pre-action disclosure
Assessing value of claims and attending on clients, witnesses, experts, union clients, third parties and defendants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communicators with an outstanding client focused approach
Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet deadlines
Knowledge of personal injury law and familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules, and funding procedures is advantageous
Understanding of case management systems
Proficiency in utilizing the Microsoft suite (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contributory pension scheme
5 days additional leave over Christmas
Permanent health insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
Life assurance
23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Initial AssessmentEvidence GatheringClaim ValuationClient InteractionDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationClient Focused ApproachEfficiencyAccuracy