Personal Injury Solicitor

PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR - SUNDERLAND

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Personal Injury Solicitor to join its Sunderland office.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services through trusted relationships, expert advice and a genuine commitment to clients, colleagues and the wider community. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a talented solicitor to join a supportive and collaborative team where professional development and career progression are actively encouraged.

Recognising that its people are its greatest asset, the firm invests in employee wellbeing, training and long-term success, creating an environment where individuals are empowered to contribute, develop their expertise and progress their careers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor a minimum of 2 years PQE to handle a broad range of claimant personal injury matters, including road traffic accident and employer liability claims. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload independently, delivering an efficient, high-quality and client-focused service while contributing to the continued growth of the Personal Injury department.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Managing a full caseload of claimant personal injury matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial where appropriate.
- Handling a range of cases including road traffic accident and employer liability claims.
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear, practical legal advice throughout the claims process.
- Investigating liability and quantum issues, obtaining appropriate supporting evidence.
- Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts, counsel and other third parties.
- Reviewing medical evidence and preparing schedules of loss.
- Negotiating with insurers and opponents to achieve favourable outcomes for clients.
- Drafting court documents, witness statements and pleadings where required.
- Managing litigation proceedings, ensuring compliance with court directions and procedural deadlines.

The successful candidate will

- Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).
- Have proven experience managing a claimant personal injury caseload independently.
- Have strong technical knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Be experienced in handling personal injury, road traffic accident and employer liability claims from instruction to conclusion.
- Have strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

For more information on this Personal Injury Solicitor role, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal