Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation

Judge & Priestley LLP; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Solicitor/Head of Department in Private Client General Litigation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, handling a diverse caseload including contentious trust and probate, employment, and property disputes. You will be part of a well-established team, providing exceptional legal services and making a significant impact on clients' legal matters. With a focus on work/life balance and a mature hybrid working model, this position is perfect for an experienced litigator looking to advance their career while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

Private Healthcare

Medicash Scheme

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Death in Service Insurance

Paid Volunteer Leave

Legal Fees Contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of general litigation matters.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and represent clients in court.

Skills

Civil Litigation Procedures

Negotiation Skills

Advocacy Skills

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Drafting Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation

Department: Private Client

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bromley

Description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for general litigation? Are you seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment? Then this could be the job for you!

We are a leading top 200 law firm in Kent and London known for providing exceptional legal services to private clients. Our Private Client team is ranked in Legal 500 and is committed to delivering top-quality, personalised legal advice across a wide range of sectors. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced and motivated litigator to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Our dynamic, well-established and friendly Private Client Team is looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly skilled individual to assist them in offering exceptional legal services to their clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and take on a diverse caseload across a broad spectrum of legal disputes.

*We have a mature hybrid working model here at J&P, with a focus on a healthy work/life balance. This role can also be based in our Blackheath, Sidcup or Beckenham offices. *

You will be responsible for handling a varied and interesting caseload, advising clients on a range of matters, including but not limited to contentious trust and probate, employment, property & land disputes, landlord & tenant, as well as debt recovery and/or contractual consumer disputes. You will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice to clients, managing cases from inception through to conclusion, and representing clients in court when necessary. Your strong communication and negotiation skills will be key, as you will be liaising directly with clients and other legal professionals to reach favourable outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a strong general litigation background to take the next step in their career, working with some of the best legal minds in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment while making a significant impact on clients' legal matters.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will have 5+ years of post-qualification experience in managing a variety of litigation cases, ideally with a mix of commercial, civil, and property disputes.
• You must have a strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including pre-action protocols, court processes, and alternative dispute resolution.
• You will have proven experience managing a diverse caseload of general litigation matters for private clients.
• You will have excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• You must have a client-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships and provide exceptional service.
• You will have the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• You must have a strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified solicitor with experience in general litigation or a related area of law.

Benefits

• Solicitors Bonus: Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus
• Private Healthcare: You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
• Medicash: You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
• Pension: All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Generous Annual leave: You will receive an additional day’s holiday after every two years of service to a total maximum of 30 days.
• Birthday off: If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave: Enhanced leave after two years’ service.
• Death in Service Insurance: All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
• Paid Volunteer Leave: Up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
• Legal Fees: After one year’s service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
• Recruitment Incentive: £500 referral bonus for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P.
• Season Ticket Loan: Interest-free advance for a season ticket after probation.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.