Family Solicitor 4-5 PQE

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors has 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 4-5 PQE solicitor to join our Chambers and Legal 500 ranked Family team. The successful candidate will assist the partners and manage their own caseload. Work will include relationship agreements, matters arising from relationship breakdown (divorce, TOLATA and Schedule 1 claims) and private law children’s matters. It would be helpful to have experience of child abduction cases. A solicitor who is also a trained mediator would be an advantage.

Operating from modern Central London premises. We offer excellent prospects, training, IT facilities and administrative support.

The right applicant will be committed to assisting us in providing excellent service to our clients and will be an integral part of the team. They will be expected to be proactive in marketing and business development.

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