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