At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Housing team to fight for tenants' rights and deliver excellent client care.
- Company: Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, a firm dedicated to social justice.
- Benefits: Generous leave, wellbeing support, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in housing law while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 1+ year PQE in housing law with experience in legal aid and client care.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is a firm committed to social justice, looking for a passionate and dedicated Housing Solicitor with over 1 year of post-qualification experience to join our esteemed Housing team. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and growing department with a national reputation. They will be proactive and dedicated to delivering excellent client care, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, working independently and as part of a team.
Our Housing department is renowned for its dedication to fighting for the rights of tenants, and we take pride in our client-focused approach. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career within a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth. Operating from our modern Central London premises, Hodge Jones & Allen offers a collaborative working atmosphere with excellent training, IT facilities, and opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with cases under legal aid, CFA and private work, particularly on disrepair claims, homelessness appeals, possession claims and housing-related judicial review challenges. A commitment to social justice, a proactive approach to client care, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential attributes for this role.
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) 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
Housing Solicitor 1+ PQE in London employer: Hodge Jones & Allen
Hodge Jones & Allen is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater London area, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Costs Lawyer or Draftsperson, you will be part of a dedicated team where your contributions directly impact clients and the legal landscape, all while enjoying a competitive benefits package and generous leave policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
