how djb resources you
”It makes all the difference in the world to be supported like this. This is why I love working for this firm so much”
NIGEL HEWITSON, PARTNER
Resources for All DJB Solicitors
All resources are provided by the Business Services Centre, thereby maintaining conformity of operation and consistency of standards.
Business Development & Client Care
The Account Management Team take away as much of the non-chargeable duties on matters as possible, allowing our solicitors to focus on the legal work. This includes file opening, due diligence in relation to new clients and obtaining security for costs. Solicitors are free to start work as soon as the file has been opened.
Full Administrative & Secretarial Support
All solicitors are provided with digital dictation software and can use the DJB legal secretarial pool for the full range of secretarial services.
Accounts Functions & Invoicing
The Accounts Department deal with all of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) requirements and provide the full range of accounts service required by a real estate law firm.
Legal Support
The Legal Support Team take care of all routine tasks to support lawyers, including searches, dealings with the Land Registry, preparing draft SDLT forms and the management of deeds.
Communications, Computer Systems & IT Support
DJB employ remote working technologies to ensure the full range of standard software is available to all solicitors, wherever they choose to locate. VoIP telephone equipment will be provided so that all solicitors have their own business direct dial. This includes our DMS in which we maintain our legal files electronically to ensure our solicitors are able to work anywhere.
Provision of Library Resources & Knowledge Services
All solicitors have access to the full range of online resources and legal texts.
CPD Training
DJB is committed to protecting and developing excellence. Our learning portal and our in-house property law lectures, delivered by our Head of Legal Training, are dedicated to professional development and are CPD compliant.
Regulatory and Compliance
DJB’s Compliance Leadership Team cover all compliance requirements. Along with this, we take care of all pre-checkers, undertakings and file opening, relieving lawyers from doing this. Our awards apply to all our solicitors.
Deeds Management & Storage
We have full facilities for deeds management and storage within our deeds registry.
Resources for All Client Partners
Supporting you build your business within DJB
Business Management
We have a team of Business Managers who support you in all business development activities. This includes everything from strategy planning and forecasting, to pitch/proposal preparation, to bespoke marketing and PR and beyond. They also work with you to onboard new clients and develop strong client relationships.
Regulatory & Compliance
The firm’s Compliance Leadership Team cover all compliance requirements.
Marketing, Advertising & PR
As a firm we engage in a number of brand raising and marketing activities throughout the year, Client Partners benefit from these activities and often take part if they want to.
Support for Bid & Proposal Creation
Client Partners will be assisted in the creation of proposals and bids to support their business development activities.
CRM & Intelligence System
Access to a full bespoke intelligence system, including a CRM and consolidated business development tools, is provided to all Client Partners.
Core Solicitors
The expertise of the Core Solicitors cover the full spectrum of real estate legal services and is continually expanded and deepened. This team are available to the Client Partners to support their clients and to feature in proposals and bids.
Accreditations
The firm is Lexcel accredited and holds ISO 9001, 14001, 22301 and 27001 accreditations and Investors In People (IIP). These accreditations are often required by many corporate and public sector clients to be accepted to their panels. Maintenance of these accreditations is undertaken by the firm on behalf of the Client Partners and Client Directors.
Directories, Rankings & Awards
Considerable resources are applied by the firm to ensure we are continually recognised as a leader in our field by the leading directories and awarding bodies.
Promotional Materials
Client Partners are provided with the full range of promotional materials, including business cards and brochures, to aid you. Additionally, as and when you require, customised brochures and pitch documents will be produced for you.
HMRC Policy IR35
Successive audits have demonstrated a high level of compliance with the policy guidelines, validating the off-payroll status of all solicitors contracted to work for DJB. DJB continually work hard to ensure our arrangements with all solicitors do not fall within HMRC Policy IR35. We will continue to be audited annually to ensure ongoing compliance. All DJB solicitors are self-employed and are therefore responsible for filing their own tax returns.