Hodge Jones & Allen have represented ordinary people caught up in the most extraordinary events for over four decades. As a firm deeply committed to providing first class legal help to individuals, we pride ourselves on our strong ethical values.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Chambers and Legal 500 ranked Family team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to fee earners in the team.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
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Managing diaries
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Opening files
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Liaising with third parties
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Taking incoming/making outgoing calls to process new enquiries for the department
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Completing attendance notes for all calls and making sure they are logged on the relevant client file
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Providing support across the department, as and when required
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Creating bundles
Requirements
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Good administrative and literacy skills
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A methodical approach to all tasks
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The ability to work in a team, whilst using your own initiative
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A flexible attitude
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Good computer skills
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The ability to interact with clients in a sensitive and professional manner
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The ability to understand and discuss complex legal situations with clients and fee earners
Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work–life balance and professional development, including:
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Generous annual leave (22–27 days depending on role), plus Christmas shutdown and additional birthday leave
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Extra paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study
- Long service recognition leave at 10, 15 and 20 years
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Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee, with salary sacrifice option)
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Life assurance (2x salary) and Group Income Protection (up to state pension age)
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to qualifying service)
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Wellbeing support, including Mental Health Champions, First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan (post-probation)
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Employee referral bonus scheme
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Discounted legal services and access to an extensive Employee Benefits Portal (gym membership, health plans, private medical insurance, dental, cinema and retail discounts)
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Eye care contributions
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Complimentary office fruit deliveries twice weekly
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On-site social space with pool table and subsidised bar
