Posted 02 July, 2026
Pre-Litigation Executive
Thompsons Solicitors
Stoke
Full Time
Reference: 317_728034_536229
Looking for a role where your talent for detail, investigation, and client support genuinely changes lives? Join Thompsons Solicitors in Stoke as a PreLitigation Assistant and help shape cases that stand up for working people across the UK.
In this fastpaced, 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 highvolume, 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 problemsolving skills.
- Working efficiently within KPIs and keeping accurate time records.
- Using our case management system to stay fully selfsufficient and productive.
You'll excel in this role if you have:
- 1-2 years' experience in a legal environment
- Strong communication and clientcare skills (phone and facetoface)
- Knowledge of PI law, PreAction Protocols, CPR and funding - or the drive to learn quickly
- The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and stay organised in a highvolume setting
- Excellent drafting, numeracy and written communication skills
We believe in investing in our people. Expect strong support, real progression, and industryleading benefits, including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- 5 additional days off over Christmas
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sports & social club
- Annual travel & parking loans
- Financial support for professional development
About Thompsons
For over 100 years, Thompsons Solicitors has stood up for injured and mistreated people - never employers or insurers. We've driven landmark cases, shaped legal rights, and championed fairness for working people. With 800 staff across 18 UK offices, our commitment remains the same: justice without compromise.
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Ready to build a meaningful legal career in a firm that fights for what's right?
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.
