Paralegal

Thompsons Solicitors

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

23 days annual leave

5 days additional leave over Christmas

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

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Cardiff is seeking a Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our team. You will handle a varied caseload, supporting clients who have suffered due to substandard medical treatment as part of a leading claimant law firm.

The role involves case progression, reviewing records, liaising with experts and Counsel, and preparing documents to move claims through to resolution. A strong clinical negligence background and solid CPR knowledge are required.

Qualifications

Previous clinical negligence experience is required.
Good understanding of CPR and Pre-Action Protocols is important.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
A passion for delivering outstanding client care is valued.

Responsibilities

Reviewing medical records as part of case progression.
Investigating liability and gathering evidence.
Liaising with clients, medical experts and Counsel.
Undertaking legal research and drafting court documents.
Supporting claims through to resolution.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

CPR knowledge

Pre-Action Protocols

Communication skills

Client care

Job description

Paralegal

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Clinical Negligence

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cardiff

Compensation: £27,690 / year

Description

Clinical Negligence Paralegal – Cardiff

Ready to develop your clinical negligence career with one of the UK's leading claimant law firms?

Thompsons Solicitors is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Cardiff team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality clinical negligence caseload, supporting clients who have suffered as a result of substandard medical treatment.

The role...

You’ll be involved in all aspects of case progression, including reviewing medical records, investigating liability, liaising with clients, experts and Counsel, undertaking legal research, preparing court documents and supporting claims through to resolution.

If successfully shortlisted, you will be required to complete an online assessment, which will be sent to the email address you used to apply for this position. Subject to successful completion and selection, you must then be available to attend one of our offices w/c 26th October or 2nd November for interview.

Who we are looking for...

We’re looking for someone with previous clinical negligence experience, a good understanding of CPR and Pre-Action Protocols, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client care.

What we offer you...