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About the Role
Hodge Jones & Allen LLP is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their dynamic team, assisting with civil litigation caseloads and managing their own files. This role offers opportunities for skill development, client interaction, and contribution to complex cases, requiring a proactive approach to marketing and business development.
Responsibilities
- Assisting senior members of the team with varied civil litigation caseloads
- Managing own files
- High degree of client contact
- Proactive approach to marketing and business development
Requirements
- 0 to 2 years post-qualification experience
- Experience in general civil litigation
- Experience with all funding arrangements including private, CFA and LEI
- Experience in at least one of the following disciplines: Contentious probate, Professional negligence, Property disputes
- Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a busy and varied caseload effectively
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail
- Commitment to providing exceptional client care and upholding the firm’s ethical standards
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
Skills
- Civil litigation
- Funding arrangements (private, CFA, LEI)
- Contentious probate
- Professional negligence
- Property disputes
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Client management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Client care
- Ethical standards
- Continuous learning
- Professional development
Location
- Central London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-2 years post-qualification experience
Benefits
- 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)
- 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
- 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
About the Company
- Hodge Jones & Allen LLP is a highly regarded law firm known for its commitment to social justice and high-quality legal services.
- Offers excellent training, career development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment.