Administrative Assistant

Thompsons Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Looking for your next administration role? Here's your chance to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in supporting employment lawyers and trade union clients.

About the role...

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll provide vital administrative and executive support to our Professional Support Lawyers and legal teams, contributing to the creation of contemporary learning and development initiatives nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and cross-functional knowledge and legal teams, assisting in the coordination of training events and managing resources for our clients both for our team in Manchester, and remotely for our team in Bristol.

You’ll be supporting our Employment Rights teams both in Manchester and remotely—handling everything from drafting documents and managing diaries to liaising with clients and supporting case management. Whether it’s preparing standard letters, sorting incoming mail, organising client events, or updating cost spreadsheets, the role is critical to the success of the department.

Who we are looking for...

We’re on the lookout for a highly organised, dependable, and proactive Support Assistant to join our team. This role isn’t just about admin—it’s about being a key player in a team that works across specialist legal areas. You’ll be trusted to make the right calls, keep information flowing, and ensure everything stays on track. With solid IT skills, a knack for communication, and a client-focused approach, you’ll help ensure the teams run smoothly.

You’ll need experience in a legal admin environment, excellent time management skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering top-notch support. Familiarity with electronic case management systems or have a background in Employment Rights, Personal Injury, or Criminal Law would be a bonus.

If you're the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, keeps things running like clockwork, and loves being at the heart of a team that makes a real difference—this might just be your next move.

What we offer you...

We offer a role where your skills are valued, your input matters, and your work supports meaningful legal outcomes. If you're ready to take your next step in a collaborative, progressive team—apply today.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 5 days 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 assistance for professional development

About Thompsons Solicitors

For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better.

Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases, and trade union law.

We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that won’t let up in its quest for fairness.

Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224