Solicitor – RTA & Credit Hire Specialist

Judge & Priestley LLP; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bromley is seeking an experienced Solicitor specializing in RTA and credit hire litigation. You will manage a varied caseload and provide legal advice while fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE and excellent advocacy skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working policy, contributing to a healthy work/life balance, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Solicitor Bonus - Up to 10%

Profit Share Scheme

Volunteer Sabbatical - Up to 2 days paid leave

Private Healthcare

Generous & Flexible Annual leave - Minimum of 25 days

Birthday off

Death in Service Insurance - 2 x salary

Recruitment Incentive - Up to £2,000

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Solicitor specializing in RTA and credit hire litigation.
• Experience handling Small, Fast, Intermediate, and multi-track cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and credit hire claims.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and court documents accurately.
• Provide practical legal advice to clients while maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Strong working knowledge of RTA and credit hire litigation

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

Solicitor – RTA & Credit Hire Specialist

Department: Insurance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bromley

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.

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

• In this role, you’ll manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and credit hire claims, guiding each matter from instruction to resolution. You’ll draft clear and compelling pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
• You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, up-to-date, and commercially focused legal advice that helps them achieve their business objectives. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be central to your success, as will effective communication with insurers, counsel, and colleagues across the firm.
• You’ll take ownership of your files and financial performance, meeting targets while maintaining efficiency and compliance with all legal and procedural requirements. Supporting and mentoring junior team members will also form part of your role, helping to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Finally, you’ll 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% Solicitor Bonus
• 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. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.
• 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. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
• 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. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
• 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 years’ 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.