Hybrid Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation en Judge & Priestley LLP

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.

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

You’ll have access to private medical insurance. 

You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services. 

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.

You will receive an additional day’s holiday after every two years of service to a total maximum of 30 days.

If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.

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

All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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