Paralegal - Trade Union Law Group

Paralegal | Employment Law | Litigation | Trade Unions | Social Justice | Career Development

Looking for a Paralegal role where you can work on landmark cases, develop specialist litigation expertise and make a genuine difference to working people's lives?

Join Thompsons Solicitors' nationally recognised Trade Union Law Group (TULG), the trusted legal adviser to many of the UK's leading trade unions. As the UK's foremost social justice law firm, we act in pioneering cases that shape employment and trade union law. Recent successes include Tesco Stores Ltd v USDAW, where we secured a landmark injunction preventing Tesco's controversial "fire and rehire" proposals and protecting the rights of thousands of workers.

We will consider full or part time applicants.

While a cover letter or personal statement is not required as part of your application, we strongly encourage you to include one. It's a great opportunity to demonstrate your interest in Thompsons Solicitors and the role, as well as highlight any relevant skills, experiences, or motivations that may not be evident from your CV alone.

The Role

As a Paralegal, you'll support highly experienced trade union lawyers on complex and high-profile matters, including:

• High Court and appellate litigation
• Judicial Review proceedings
• Multi-claimant Employment Tribunal cases
• Large-scale group actions involving thousands of claimants
• Strategic cases that influence employment and collective rights law

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to challenging, meaningful legal work while building a long-term career within one of the UK's most respected claimant law firms.

What We're Looking For

• Aspiring solicitor or legal professional with a strong interest in employment and trade union law
• Litigation experience or knowledge of court procedures (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong IT and Microsoft Excel capability
• Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Commitment to social justice and the values of the trade union movement

What We Offer

Consistently recognised by The Times Best Law Firms, Thompsons combines outstanding legal work with a supportive, collaborative culture and clear opportunities for progression.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional 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 support for professional development

If you're a Paralegal seeking a career-defining opportunity in employment law, litigation and trade union law, we'd love to hear from you.