Disease Team (Glasgow)
Location:Glasgow
Contract:Full Time – Permanent
Hours:35 hours per week
Thompsons Solicitors is one of Scotland’s largest and most successful personal injury law firms.As award-winning specialists, we exclusively represent individuals who have been wronged.With our expert knowledge, we constantly push boundaries and fight tirelessly for justice on behalf of our clients.At Thompsons, you will find more than just a job – you will find a career where you can truly make a difference.
We are inviting applications to join our Disease Team based in our Glasgow office. In this role, you will support individuals pursuing industrial and occupational disease claims arising from illnesses that have been caused or aggravated by their work, through no fault of their own.
What the role involves:
- Caseload Management: Work collaboratively with a team of like-minded professionals on a mix of pre-litigation and litigation cases.
- Court Work: Get hands-on experience with cases in ASPIC and the Court of Session.
- Team Support: Contribute to training and mentoring trainees.
- Investigations & Statements: Conduct liability investigations and gather witness statements.
- Medical Expert Coordination: Liaise with and instruct medical experts.
- Legal Documentation: Draft a range of legal documents, including writs.
- Court Appearances: Consult with Counsel and represent clients in court.
At Thompsons, we prioritise your wellbeing. Our employee assistance and wellness programme provides support to help you succeed, both professionally and personally. In addition to working in a stimulating environment, we offer:
- A competitive salary, reflective of your experience
- Hybrid working options
- Flexible working hours – this allows for flexible start and finish times around core working hours, giving greater flexibility in managing your work-life balance.
- Flexi-time – work seven additional hours in one month, which can then be taken as time off in the following month, offering flexibility in managing workloads and personal commitments.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Engaging social and charitable experiences
Who we’re looking for:
- You must be able to commute to our Glasgow office.
- A minimum of 3 years PQE is essential.
- Experience in disease cases would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates with a background in personal injury.
If you are passionate about helping others and are eager to be part of a dynamic, supportive team with a common goal, we want to hear from you.
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