Hodge Jones & Allen LLP are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to work with the fee earners in the Clinical Negligence department.
This is an office based, administrative role working within a busy and friendly team. Among other tasks, the role will include printing and scanning documents, filing, and photocopying, collating and paginating records. In addition you will be expected to help with taking new enquiries from potential clients.
Requirements
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You will need to have good administrative and literacy skills, be methodical, be able to work in a team and on your own initiative, and have a flexible and enthusiastic attitude.
- Working in an organised manner, paying attention to detail and good time management are important.
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Good computer skills are essential
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Previous administrative experience in a legal role.
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Relevant legal qualifications, such as LLB, LLM, LPC, SQE etc.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 (up to 5 days)
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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
