Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation Join to apply for the Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation role at Judge & Priestley
Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation
Join to apply for the Solicitor/Head of Department - Private Client General Litigation role at Judge & Priestley
Department: Private Client
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.
Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for general litigation? 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. 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. 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.
~ 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 strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
You must be a qualified solicitor with experience in general litigation or a related area of law
Solicitors Bonus
Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus
Private Healthcare
You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
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
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.
Paid Volunteer Leave
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
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.
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. Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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