Thompsons Solicitors
Personal Injury Assistant Lawyer
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Application Deadline: 28 July 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Location: Newcastle
Compensation: £33,710 / year
Description
We are seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our team, managing a caseload of straightforward fast track ex portal accident cases, including Employers’ Liability and Public Liability matters. This role can be based in Dagenham, Birmingham, Liverpool, or Newcastle.
The role...
Our Assistant Lawyers manage a full caseload of fast track ex portal accident cases (EL, PL), ensuring all aspects of each matter are handled from initiation through to conclusion. You will identify cases that require transfer within the wider branch network due to value, specialist nature, or complexity.
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The role involves exercising sound judgement in day-to-day case decisions, with appropriate supervision, and managing matters in line with court directions. This includes issuing and serving proceedings, responding to defences, dealing with interim applications, and progressing claims through to Trial where necessary.
Who we are looking for...
We are keen to hear from experienced lawyers with a strong understanding of personal injury law, the CPR, rules on evidence, litigation processes, and funding. You should have experience handling fast track EL and PL personal injury claims and be comfortable running a caseload independently, with the ability to assess and advise on evidence, liability, and quantum.
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As clear and consistent communication throughout the litigation journey is central to the role, you will be proactive, empathetic, and able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
What we offer you...
- 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
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