On-siteLegal, Family Law
London, England, United Kingdom
Description
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:
Managing diaries
Opening files
Liaising with third parties
Taking incoming/making outgoing calls to process new enquiries for the department
Completing attendance notes for all calls and making sure they are logged on the relevant client file
Providing support across the department, as and when required
Creating bundles
Requirements
Good administrative and literacy skills
A methodical approach to all tasks
The ability to work in a team, whilst using your own initiative
A flexible attitude
Good computer skills
The ability to interact with clients in a sensitive and professional manner
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:
Generous annual leave (22–27 days depending on role), plus Christmas shutdown and additional birthday leave
Extra paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study
Long service recognition leave at 10, 15 and 20 years
Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee, with salary sacrifice option)
Life assurance (2x salary) and Group Income Protection (up to state pension age)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to qualifying service)
Wellbeing support, including Mental Health Champions, First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan (post-probation)
Employee referral bonus scheme
Discounted legal services and access to an extensive Employee Benefits Portal (gym membership, health plans, private medical insurance, dental, cinema and retail discounts)
Eye care contributions
Complimentary office fruit deliveries twice weekly
On-site social space with pool table and subsidised bar
