Solicitor – RTA & Credit Hire Specialist in Bromley

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 a dedicated, driven and experienced Solicitor specialising in Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims and/or Credit Hire litigation looking to become part of a successful and expanding team? This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to handle a varied caseload and contribute to a growing department. We have a flexible hybrid working policy to enable you to have a healthy work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and credit hire claims, guiding each matter from instruction to resolution.
• Draft clear and compelling pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, up-to-date, and commercially focused legal advice that helps them achieve their business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, as well as effective communication with insurers, counsel, and colleagues across the firm.
• Take ownership of your files and financial performance, meeting targets while maintaining efficiency and compliance with all legal and procedural requirements.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the department by maintaining high professional standards, protecting client confidentiality, and participating in firm-wide initiatives, training, and business development opportunities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years PQE
• Strong working knowledge of RTA and credit hire litigation.
• Experience handling Small, Fast, Intermediate and multi-track cases.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Solicitor Bonus - Up to 10%
• 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.
• Volunteer Sabbatical - We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
• Wellbeing - Worklife Central - This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion.
• 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.
• Generous & Flexible Annual leave - We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year 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.
• Legal Fees - After one year’s service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
• Recruitment Incentive - We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) 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.