Thompsons Solicitors
Paralegal-Cross Border Team
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Paralegal-Cross Border Team
Paralegal (Cross Border Team)
Department: Personal Injury Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full Time Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 Compensation: £27,625 / year
About the Role
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal looking to develop their career in a leading Personal Injury firm, while gaining exposure to both high-value and cross-border work.
The Role
You’ll join our specialist Cross Border team, where your role will be split evenly between supporting on complex, high-value cases and managing your own caseload of fast-track Personal Injury claims with an international element. This balance offers a unique opportunity to build both technical expertise and case ownership from the outset.
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In your day-to-day work, you will:
- Assist on high-value, complex cases alongside experienced colleagues
- Manage your own caseload of cross-border Personal Injury claims
- Support with calculating special damages
- Represent clients at hearings
- Communicate directly with clients and witnesses
- Undertake legal research and drafting
- Attend court hearings and joint settlement meetings
This role offers a varied and hands-on experience, with plenty of opportunity to learn and develop across different areas of litigation.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Has experience in travel and tourism claims or personal injury claims
- Produces accurate work with a strong attention to detail
- Works independently while also contributing effectively in a team
- Has an interest in developing knowledge of cross-border claims
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If you take pride in delivering high-quality legal services and are keen to build your skills in research, drafting, and client care, this role offers an excellent platform for growth.
What We Offer You
We’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing, offering a range of benefits including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
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