Medical Negligence Solicitor 2-6 PQE - Essex Inquiry

Overview

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.

Due to recent successes, we are looking to grow our department and are seeking a Public Inquiry solicitor with 2-6 years PQE, to work with our family and lived experienced Core Participants on the Lampard Public Inquiry, investigating mental health deaths in Essex. The position will be within HJA's Medical Negligence department, which is one of the country's leading clinical negligence departments, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team of solicitors who are experts in their field.

We want like-minded people to join us. The team was described as "phenomenal and a pleasure to work with", and "expert, professional and most importantly, very human."

Operating from a central London premises, HJA is a highly regarded firm and we provide our Solicitors with good prospects, training and IT facilities.

Role and expectations

The successful candidate will have a passion for access to justice and previous Public Inquiry experience. Experience of inquests, psychiatric and fatal cases, medical negligence and claims involving Human Rights Act issues is also preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work on the Lampard Public Inquiry alongside Core Participants and the family team.
• Collaborate within the Medical Negligence department on relevant cases and inquiries.
• Deliver high-quality legal services with a focus on access to justice.

Team environment and location

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