Pre-Litigation Executive
Full Time £26,307 / yearJob Overview
Looking for a role where your talent for detail, investigation, and client support genuinely changes lives? Join Thompsons Solicitors in Stoke as a Pre‑Litigation Assistant and help shape cases that stand up for working people across the UK.
What the role involves...
In this fast‑paced, rewarding role, you’ll be at the heart of case preparation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Investigating and gathering key evidence to assess whether a claim should proceed to litigation.
- Preparing files for issue — reviewing merits, arranging medical evidence, instructing experts, and ensuring everything is in place for handover.
- Managing a high‑volume, varied caseload with confidence, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.
- Taking detailed client, witness and expert instructions with professionalism and empathy.
- Making sound, informed decisions under supervision using strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Working efficiently within KPIs and keeping accurate time records.
- Using our case management system to stay fully self‑sufficient and productive.
Who we are looking for.....
You’ll excel in this role if you have:
- 1–2 years’ experience in a legal environment
- Strong communication and client‑care skills (phone and face‑to‑face)
- Knowledge of PI law, Pre‑Action Protocols, CPR and funding — or the drive to learn quickly
- The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and stay organised in a high‑volume setting
- Excellent drafting, numeracy and written communication skills