Paralegal - Personal Injury
Full Time £25,289 / yearJob Overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Thompsons Solicitors (NI) is a leading social justice law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence. We are seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our Belfast team and provide vital support to our lawyers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialist practice areas, including employment law and criminal law, while contributing to cases that make a real difference.
Thompsons Solicitors (NI) is a leading social justice law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence. We are seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our Belfast team and provide vital support to our lawyers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialist practice areas, including employment law and criminal law, while contributing to cases that make a real difference.
More about the role...
As a Paralegal, you will play a key supporting role within our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting lawyers with case preparation and management.
- Conducting legal research and reviewing medical records.
- Preparing disclosure bundles and drafting correspondence.
- Liaising with clients, witnesses, experts, and Counsel.
- Attending court and client meetings as required.
- Using case management systems and Microsoft Office tools effectively.
You will work under supervision but be expected to produce accurate, high-quality work and manage tasks efficiently.
More about you...
We are looking for someone who is:
- Knowledgeable about personal injury and clinical negligence law (essential).
- Familiar with Pre-Action Protocols and Civil Procedure Rules (desirable).
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
- Committed to delivering excellent client care and working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficient in IT and comfortable using electronic case management systems.
Previous experience in a legal environment is advantageous but not essential.