Paralegal – Small Claims

Thompsons Solicitors; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,157 - 28,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

23 days annual leave

Maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Sheffield is seeking a Paralegal to join our Small Claims team within the Personal Injury department. You will support high-volume cases from initial evidence gathering to instructing medical experts, with a focus on clear communication and client care.

No prior legal experience is required for this role, and after training you may move into a hybrid working pattern. You will work closely with colleagues to progress cases and ensure clients feel heard and informed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client care.

Responsibilities

• Progress cases from evidence gathering through to instructing medical experts.
• Communicate with clients by phone, email or in person and keep them informed.
• Maintain organisation and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client care

Communication

Job description

Paralegal - Small Claims

Application Deadline: 4 August 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £24,889 / year

Description

Join Thompsons Solicitors as a Paralegal in our Sheffield small claims team and build a career where your work genuinely changes lives. Whether you’re new to the legal sector or looking for a fresh challenge, we’ll give you the training, coaching and support you need to thrive.

The Role

You’ll join a team managing a high-volume caseload, with support and guidance from experienced colleagues. Working closely with clients involved in road traffic accidents, you'll play a key role in progressing cases from initial evidence gathering through to instructing medical experts. Throughout the process, you'll ensure every client feels heard, informed and supported. Clear, confident communication, whether by phone, email or in person, is essential, along with the ability to stay organised and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Who we are looking for..

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client care. If you’re motivated, eager to learn and ready to grow, you’ll fit right in. Once fully trained, you’ll also have the option to move into a hybrid working pattern.

Use the personal summary section to tell us what you’ll bring to the team—we’re excited to hear from candidates from all backgrounds, and no prior legal experience is required.

What we offer you

• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional 5 days 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 support for professional development

Start your journey with us and build a rewarding career helping people when they need it most.