Thompsons Solicitors
Case Handling Assistant (Part Time)
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Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Location: Birmingham
Compensation: £24,889 / year
Description
Are you a driven university student looking to kickstart your career in law? We are excited to offer a unique part-time position as a Case Handling Assistant in our highly successful Ex-Portal team based in Birmingham. This role is perfect for students who want flexible work while developing key legal skills.
You’ll gain invaluable exposure to personal injury law while working on fast-track, pre-litigated cases involving Employers Liability and Public Liability claims for union members and their families.
In addition, this role offers a structured opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals and, for the right individual, provides a potential pathway to develop into a Litigation Assistant role in the future. This makes it an ideal first step for anyone considering a long-term career in the legal sector.
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We are offering a fixed-term contract until April, working 16 hours per week with flexibility around your availability.
The Role
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the ex-portal team.
- Assist with investigations and evidence gathering for pre-litigated accident cases.
- Perform data input and retrieval using our case management system.
- Undertake clerical, administrative, and IT support tasks to ensure smooth case progression.
- Collaborate with team members to assess whether cases should proceed to litigation.
Who We're Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- Currently pursuing a law degree or a related qualification, with a passion for personal injury law.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Skilled in written and verbal communication, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in IT, with the ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.
- Enthusiastic and eager to develop your legal skills, while maintaining a client-focused approach.
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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 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 assistance for professional development
If you thrive in a supportive and busy environment and want to work for a law firm like no other, apply today through the link below.
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