Personal Injury Solicitor

TMJ Legal Services Ltd; Tees Valley, Peterlee; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TMJ Legal Services Ltd in the Tees Valley region is seeking a Personal Injury Solicitor to join a respected, long-established firm with Hartlepool and Peterlee offices. The role offers a supportive team environment and a clear pathway to develop your career.

You will manage a high-volume caseload of Employer Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic accident claims from start to finish, with at least 2 years PQE, drafting correspondence and legal documents, and contributing to business

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE in Personal Injury.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, pre-action protocols and the Damages Claims Portal.
• Able to run own caseload from start to finish with sound legal judgment.
• Experience with case management systems and IT (Word/Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high-volume caseload of Employer Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic accident claims.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, advise clients clearly, and meet fee-earning targets.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client/referrer relationships.

Skills

PQE 2 years

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Case management system

MS Word

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Case management system

MS Word

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Personal Injury Solicitor to join a respected and long established firm of solicitors, offering an excellent opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and successful team. The successful candidate will have the option to work at either the firm’s Hartlepool or Peterlee office.

Key Responsibilities

This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 2 years' PQE who is confident handling a high-volume caseload of portal and non-portal Employer Liability, Public Liability and Road traffic accident claims from start to finish, including litigated matters within fast-track and intermediate track.

The successful candidate will be responsible for running their own files with appropriate support, drafting correspondence and legal documents, advising clients clearly and effectively and meeting fee-earning and time recording targets. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development and strengthen relationships with clients and referrers.

Person Requirements

• Personal Injury Solicitor with at least 2 year’s PQE.
• A strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant pre-action protocols and the Damages Claims Portal.
• Ability to run own caseload from start to finish with sound knowledge and a proven track record of providing legal advice and assistance.
• Experience of using a case management system together with practical knowledge and use of IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working and excellent attention to detail.
• A professional, polite and client-focused approach, particularly when meeting and interacting with clients.
• A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a professional team.

Duration

Salary

To be agreed depending on experience

Location

Hartlepool or Peterlee

Working Hours

Full-time or Part-time

Company Information

We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website for more information.