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.

About Us

We are a leading law firm in Bromley known for providing exceptional legal services. Our dedicated team of solicitors is committed to delivering top-quality, personalised legal advice across a wide range of sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join our Litigation team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to handle a varied caseload of commercial litigation and subrogated insurance recovery matters, while contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

Objective of Position

To provide clients, insurers, and commercial organisations with expert, commercially focused litigation services across a broad range of disputed matters.

You will manage your own caseload of litigated and pre-litigated claims, including subrogated recovery actions, contractual disputes, debt recovery litigation, property damage claims, RTA-related recoveries, and credit hire matters. You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering practical legal solutions that achieve positive commercial outcomes whilst maintaining exceptional client service.

You will also contribute to departmental profitability, business development initiatives, and the supervision and support of junior team members.

Key Task Areas

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated commercial and insurance recovery matters.
• Handle subrogated recovery claims on behalf of insurers and commercial clients.
• Manage disputes involving breach of contract, supply of goods and services, debt recovery, property damage, and related commercial litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend RTA recovery and credit hire claims where required.
• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements, and other Court documentation.
• Manage matters through the Small Claims, Fast Track, Intermediate Track, and Multi-Track procedures.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue commercially beneficial outcomes for clients.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk, costs, and settlement options.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, commercially focused legal advice.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, counsel, experts, Court representatives, and third parties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Civil Procedure Rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all documentation is up to date on the firm's case management systems.
• Meet departmental financial and performance targets.
• Assist with supervising and mentoring paralegals, trainees, and junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in business development, networking, and marketing activities to support departmental growth.
• Handle client enquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.
• Comply with all firm policies, SRA requirements, GDPR, and information security procedures.