Pre-Litigation Executive

Looking for a role where your talent for detail, investigation, and client support genuinely changes lives? Join Thompsons Solicitors in Stoke as a Pre-Litigation Assistant and help shape cases that stand up for working people across the UK.

What the role involves:

In this fast-paced, 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 high-volume, 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 problem-solving skills.
• Working efficiently within KPIs and keeping accurate time records.
• Using our case management system to stay fully self-sufficient and productive.

Who we are looking for:

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a legal environment
• Strong communication and client-care skills (phone and face-to-face)
• Knowledge of PI law, Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding – or the drive to learn quickly
• The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and stay organised in a high-volume setting
• Excellent drafting, numeracy and written communication skills

What we offer you

We believe in investing in our people. Expect strong support, real progression, and industry-leading 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.