Paralegal

Thompsons Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

23 days annual leave (in addition to银行

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our team on a permanent basis. You will gain hands-on experience managing a high-quality clinical negligence caseload and work alongside experienced professionals who will support your growth.

Responsibilities include liability investigations, medical record review, instructing experts and Counsel, client and witness meetings, legal research, and case management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and applicable law.
• Familiarity with Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding within the field.
• Strong communication and team-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Liability investigations and medical record review.
• Instructing experts and Counsel and coordinating with the team.
• Client and witness meetings, legal research and disclosure preparation.
• Proficiency with case management systems, Word and Excel.

Job description

Paralegal

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Clinical Negligence

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Compensation: £28,495 / year

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career and continue developing your skills in a supportive, ambitious environment? We're looking for a motivated and driven Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our team in Nottingham and make a meaningful impact.

At Thompsons Solicitors, we specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and we're seeking someone with a genuine interest in the field and a desire to build a successful career. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing a high‑quality and varied clinical negligence caseload, working alongside experienced professionals who will support your growth and help you take your career to the next level. We currently have 2 vacancies available in the team.

While a cover letter or personal statement is not required as part of your application, we strongly encourage you to include one. It's a great opportunity to demonstrate your interest in Thompsons Solicitors and the role, as well as highlight any relevant skills, experiences, or motivations that may not be evident from your CV alone.

The role...

Our paralegals work across all areas of cases including liability investigations, medical record review, instructing experts and Counsel, client and witness meetings, legal research, disclosure preparation, court attendance and much more.

Working both independently and as part of a team, they produce high-quality work, utilising case management systems, Word, and Excel.

More about you...

We’re really keen to hear from ambitious paralegals who want to fast-track their career. We are looking for paralegals with knowledge of personal injury/clinical negligence claims and the law applicable to the role, together with familiarity with Pre‑Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and funding within the personal injury/clinical negligence field.

With the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and meet deadlines, and excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, we are looking for team players who are passionate about providing exceptional client care. Proficiency in IT applications and competence in using electronic case management systems is key to success in this team.

What we offer you...

• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 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 development