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Job Description
Paralegal - Housing Disrepair
Application Deadline: 12 June 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Compensation: £34,958 / year
Description
If you’re driven, detail-focused, and motivated by making a genuine difference, Thompsons Solicitors wants to hear from you. As leaders in personal injury law, we’re looking for a talented Paralegal to join our team—handling a diverse caseload of housing disrepair and industrial disease claims while developing your career alongside experts committed to justice.
The role...
This is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll:
- Manage your own caseload while supporting colleagues on complex matters
- Collaborate with specialists on liability investigations and medical evidence
- Instruct experts and Counsel, attend client and witness meetings, and support cases through to court
- Conduct legal research, prepare disclosure, and confidently handle delegated tasks
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through clear, professional communication
- Deliver high-quality work using case management systems and Microsoft Office
What You Bring
- Knowledge of housing disrepair and personal injury law
- Understanding of CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, and funding processes
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and client care
- Confidence in a fast-paced legal environment
- Solid IT skills and experience with case management systems
Why Thompsons?
Because your work should reward you — professionally and personally. Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work–life balance, including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 5 additional days off over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- MediCash Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial support for professional development
Make Your Next Career Move Count
If you’re ready to grow, ready to contribute, and ready to make a genuine impact, Thompsons Solicitors is ready for you.
Take the next step — your future starts here.