Medical Negligence Solicitor 2-4 PQE

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is a leading law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals affected by medical negligence. We are seeking a Medical Negligence Solicitor with 2 to 4 years post-qualification experience to join our dynamic Medical Negligence team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a well-respected firm ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers, with excellent training, support, and career progression opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in medical negligence litigation with strong advocacy, negotiation, and client communication skills. A good understanding of related legal issues such as inquests and the Human Rights Act is desirable.

Commitment to high quality client care and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively are essential. Experience working collaboratively in a team environment is required.

HJA has one of the country’s leading medical negligence departments, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team of solicitors who are experts in their field. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, handling medical negligence claims including inquests, psychiatric and fatal cases, and cases involving Human Rights Act claims. You will work alongside an experienced team committed to delivering excellent client care and achieving positive outcomes.

 We want like-minded people to join us.  Ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers 2023.  The team was described as “very friendly, approachable, client-focused”, and whose “client care is really excellent.”

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