I began my training contract at Hodge Jones & Allen LLP in September 2016, having previously worked as a paralegal in the firm’s Medical Negligence department. During my time as a paralegal I assisted in various medical negligence caseload, including claims for birth injury, as well as running my own files. My first seat was in the Medical Negligence department, followed by a seat in Civil Liberties and third seat in Private Client.

My current and final seat is in the Employment Law department where I am working on a full range of contentious employment matters, with particular emphasis on discrimination and unfair dismissal, in addition to dealing with a variety of non-contentious matters.

I also coordinate a legal advice clinic at a local Citizens Advice Bureau, which provides advice and assistance in respect of housing and employment matters.

Education

• BPP Law School: LPC (Part-time with exemptions), 2013 – 2014
• BPP Law School: BVC (Part-time), 2009 – 2011
• Université de Toulouse (UT1): Diplôme d’Etudes de l’Union Européenne, 2007 – 2008
• Manchester Metropolitan University: LLB (Hons) Law with French, 2005 – 2009

Career

• Hodge Jones & Allen LLP, Trainee Solicitor, 2016 – Present
• Hodge Jones & Allen LLP, Clinical Negligence Paralegal, 2013 – 2016
• Snipelaw Solicitors, Paralegal (Civil Litigation), 2012 – 2013
• Snipelaw Solicitors, Legal Assistant (Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury), 2010 – 2012

Client Comments

• “I contacted HJA at short notice and was able to secure a face to face appointment within 24 hours. I found the individual [Natalie Wellock] I dealt with very responsive, professional and knowledgeable in my case – she referred to a senior partner a couple of times. My experience has been a positive one and can only recommend this firm.”
• “May I thank you and Rhian for all your help in this matter and your prompt action.”

Personal Interests

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, travelling, cooking and baking for family and friends.