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.
We are hiring!
? J&P are proud to be listed in The Legal 500.
We are a leading law firm in Bromley, on the South London/Kent border.
Established in 1889, we've come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive firm in a state of continual growth.
Listed in the Legal 500, our Private Client team has grown significantly in recent years and is now one of the biggest teams in the southeast, supporting and advising clients on a comprehensive range of personal matters including: estate planning, tax, trust, contentious and non-contentious probate, wills and powers of attorney and elderly client affairs.
The team members support clients making important personal decisions and through often challenging and difficult times in their lives and take pride in their empathetic approach, interacting with clients in a supportive manner, in clear terms which are easily understood.
We are seeking a robust solicitor to join our team This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with excellent communication and client care skills.
We want someone with strong attention to detail who is able to work both independently and as part of a team.
You are expected to have a flexible attitude to work and time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 2 years PQE+ Solid Private Client experience preferably gained in a firm ranked in The Legal 500 Experience of delivering excellent customer care in a legal environment Fully qualified STEP member (preferable but not essential) Benefits Profit Share Scheme We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm.
This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Medicash Once you have passed probation, you will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
In addition, we also offer an Employee Assistance Programme and high street discounts.
Birthday off If you birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day's leave.
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.
Death in Service Insurance All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Please ensure you complete your nomination form in your new starter pack.
Annual leave You will receive an additional day's holiday after every two years of service to a total maximum of 30 days.
Legal Fees After one years' service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
The rules to this can be found in the staff handbook.
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.
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley.
Established since 1889, we've come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise.
We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them.
Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice.