At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing cases, support senior staff, and engage in marketing activities.
- Company: Join Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP, a leading law firm in Bromley.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, profit share, generous leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive, diverse culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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.
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.
As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Solicitor to join our dynamic team.
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
To undertake fee-earning work and develop with support from the Housing Partner.
To provide a profitable contribution to the Department within Company procedures and guidelines and to meet or exceed company standards and client expectations.
KEY TASK AREAS
- To provide clients with a dedicated and professional service in line with the firm’s client care standards.
- To run your own busy housing management caseload to include some leasehold matters and to ensure that deadlines are fully met.
- To support/assist senior staff on large and complex matters.
- To manage the support services for which you are responsible, including supervision of junior staff.
- To be fully engaged in marketing and networking activities whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis.
- To maintain financial control of own ledgers with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
- To assist in the implementation of the firm’s case management system.
- To undertake any job specific training.
- To ensure the confidentiality of the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
- To conduct training and/or contribute to any training events for clients.
- Undertake advocacy if required.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience in a housing management legal department in a solicitor’s firm or in-house.
- Confident communicator with good relationship building skills.
- Strong technical ability with attention to detail.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic and Self motivated.
- Knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Must have a flexible attitude to work and time.
- Ability to prioritise caseload and re-schedule as required to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate business acumen and commercial awareness.
- PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Efficient.
- Confident.
- Good and effective communicator.
- Sense of humour.
- Flexible attitude.
- Ability to think ahead and use initiative.
- Excellent client care skills.
- Team player.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package alongside a range of benefits including and not limited to Profit Share Scheme, Volunteer Sabbatical (up to 2 days per annum), Long Service awards (cash award & extra time off/sabbaticals), Wellbeing – Worklife Central, Medicash healthplan, Pension, Death in Service Insurance, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave (enhanced after two years’ service), Generous Annual Leave (25 days rising to 30 days), discounted Legal Fees, Recruitment Incentive, Season Ticket Loan, Birthday Day Off and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Hybrid working will be considered
- Collaborative Diverse Culture: Work alongside a supportive and collegial team of HR and legal professionals who value integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Housing Solicitor in London employer: Judge & Priestley
At Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and professional work culture that prioritises the growth and development of our team. Located in a vibrant area, we offer our Housing Solicitors not only competitive benefits but also opportunities for continuous learning and advancement, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to be part of a friendly and expert team dedicated to making a positive impact in the legal field.
