Paralegal - Commercial Litigation 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.

Judge & Priestley are now recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Commercial Litigation Team.

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.

The Debt Recovery division is the biggest department at J&P. Our highly respected Debt Recovery Litigation team is ranked in the Top Tier of the Legal 200 and deals with a wide range of commercial and consumer debt recovery matters, including complex commercial disputes and insolvency issues. It has also pioneered original services and solutions for the public sector. The team take pride in working in partnership with their clients, not just as solicitors, but also as trusted commercial advisors.

Key Responsibilities

As a paralegal in the team, you will be working with solicitors and partners to support their activities. From an early stage, you will be encouraged, under supervision, to take on direct client contact and work on live matters as part of your training and progression.

You should be a bright enthusiastic candidate with proven academic aptitude and have the genuine desire and talent for a career in law. As an able and committed team player you should enjoy legal research and be committed to taking the lead on enhancing your knowledge to ensure you have a strong understanding of the law. You also have a practical problem‑solving approach to your work and the ability to think creatively whilst working efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. This opportunity is much more than a job, it is a career.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have at least 6 months experience within Litigation
• Completed the Legal Practice Course and have a keen interest in Litigation
• Completed either a qualifying law degree minimum 2:1 or non‑law degree, minimum grade 2:1 along with GDL graded at commendation or above
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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 your 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 maximum of 30 days.

Legal Fees

After one year’s 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice