Join a dedicated and highly regarded team where your work makes a meaningful difference. What this role offers you As a Paralegal within our Disease Team in Manchester, you’ll play a vital part in supporting clients affected by a wide range of industrial disease conditions, including respiratory diseases, occupational asthma, dermatitis, and other workplace‑related musculoskeletal illnesses. This is meaningful, people‑focused work. You’ll help guide clients through often challenging circumstances, using your empathy, communication skills and attention to detail to ensure they receive clear, compassionate and expert support. You’ll manage a varied caseload, work closely with experienced solicitors, and develop specialist knowledge within an important and evolving area of law. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to high‑quality casework, and become part of a team known for its commitment to justice and to supporting working people. More about the role This is meaningful, people‑focused work. you’ll help guide clients through often challenging circumstances, using your empathy, communication skills and attention to detail to ensure they receive clear, compassionate and expert support. You’ll manage a varied caseload, work closely with experienced solicitors, and develop specialist knowledge within an important and evolving area of law. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to high‑quality casework, and become part of a team known for its commitment to justice and to supporting working people. Who we are looking for You’ll bring experience as a paralegal—ideally within an industrial disease environment. We’re looking for someone who is: Confident using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis Familiar with case management systems Highly organised, proactive and client‑centred A strong communicator, able to work sensitively with clients and collaboratively with colleagues Motivated to develop expertise within disease litigation and contribute to the team’s success What we offer you Contributory pension scheme 23 days annual leave bank holidays 5 additional days’ leave over Christmas Permanent health insurance Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) Life assurance Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme Subsidised sports and social club Cycle to Work scheme Annual travel and parking loans Financial support for professional development Join Thompsons Solicitors and help uphold the rights of working people while building a rewarding long‑term career.