Litigation Assistant

AtaBank OJSC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal team dedicated to advocating for workers' rights. As a Claims Handler, you will manage personal injury claims, engage with clients and experts, and contribute to meaningful legal reforms. This role offers opportunities for recent graduates to grow in a supportive environment, with comprehensive training available. Enjoy a range of benefits including additional leave, health insurance, and a contributory pension scheme. Be part of a firm that has a century-long commitment to social justice and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

5 days additional leave over Christmas

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

23 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with interest in personal injury law are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in personal injury law and related protocols is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated personal injury claims.
• Conduct initial assessments and gather evidence for claims.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Knowledge of personal injury law

Understanding of Civil Procedure Rules

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Studying towards SQE or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about helping individuals seek justice and navigate the legal landscape? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to excel in a dynamic legal environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The role...

As a Claims Handler, you play a crucial role in managing a caseload of pre-litigated cases, focused on EL/PL personal injury claims for our union members.

A very varied role, the Claims Handler carries out a range of tasks, including initial assessment on merits when the case exits the portal, obtaining evidence in support of liability including from witnesses and pre-action disclosure, as well as obtaining medical evidence where appropriate, instructing non-medical experts, and making decisions on disclosure. They assess the value of claims, attend on clients, witnesses, experts, union clients, third parties, and defendants.

Who we are looking for...

We are keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals, including recent graduates with a keen interest in personal injury law. If you are currently studying towards your SQE or an equivalent qualification, we are willing to train the right candidates.

We are looking for excellent communicators with an outstanding client-focused approach, and the 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, but we are open to training candidates who show a strong interest in this area.

Understanding of case management systems and proficiency in utilising the Microsoft suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) is also desirable.

What we offer you...

• 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

Apply today and join our ever-growing team in a law firm that truly stands up for working people.

About Thompsons Solicitors

For 100 years, leading social justice law firm Thompsons Solicitors has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated, 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 be disadvantaged and marginalised.

Thompsons' Achievements

• 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 those injured by mesh (2019)

Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff across 18 offices in the UK. Our key legal specialisms include personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases, and trade union law. As a matter of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers.

Over the last century, we have consistently advanced the law for working people, but there is always more to do as long as employers prioritize profit over safety and rights. We continue to expose injustice, hold responsible parties accountable, and campaign for positive change.

We want to hear from anyone eager to develop a legal career with a firm committed to fairness.

Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224.

Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.