Solicitor/Legal Exec. - Commercial Litigation/Debt RecoveryDepartment: Credit SolutionsEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: ChesterDescriptionExciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLPOur ValuesExpert - 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 commercial litigation, debt recovery and/or insolvency looking to become part of a successful and expanding team acting for large multi-national corporations, local authorities and SME businesses?We have a flexible hybrid working policy to enable you to have a healthy work/life balance.Key ResponsibilitiesOur dynamic, diverse and hard-working Credit Solutions Team is looking for an enthusiastic, driven and committed individual to join them. The team acts for a number of major utility suppliers, government bodies, financial and commercial businesses and insolvency practitioners.This role will include providing a broad range of services from advising on the merits of litigation at early stages to acting for the clients in Part 7 and Part 8 proceedings and Insolvency actions.You will also be required to work on some non-contentious probate type matters, seeking grants on behalf of creditors and dealing with the administration of estates.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseYou are a solicitor or legal executive with 2-4 years’ PQEYou must have expert, up to date knowledge of general debt recovery litigation processes, procedures and legislation.BenefitsSolicitor Bonus: Up to 10% Solicitor BonusProfit Share Scheme: We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm.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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr