Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation

Judge & Priestley; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm in Bromley as a Solicitor/Head of Department in Private Client General Litigation. This role offers the chance to manage diverse legal disputes and provide exceptional legal services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

Private Healthcare

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Paid Volunteer Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in managing litigation cases.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload, advising clients on litigation matters.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and represent clients in court.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

Department: Private Client

Location: Bromley

Description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.

Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.

Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.

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.

• Please see attached job description for further details.
  
  

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. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.

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

We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Death in Service Insurance

All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.

Paid Volunteer Leave

We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.

Worklife Central

This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.

Legal Fees

After one years’ service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.

Recruitment Incentive

We offer £500 referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.

Season Ticket Loan

After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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