Saturday 22nd May 2021 marked a very special occasion for one of our employees, Louise Soulby, as she celebrated 35 years of service here at Hodgkinsons Solicitors. Louise plays a vital role within our company as the Personal Assistant to Sam Sleight. As a Personal Assistant, Louise assists with Sam’s files and communicates with his Clients on a day-to-day basis regarding their Dispute Resolution Claim.
Louise joined Hodgkinsons in 1986, aged 17, as an Office Junior helping the entire Team with administration tasks such as filing and typing. Shortly after, Louise progressed to work within the Conveyancing department where she assisted Fee Earners with their files until she was requested to join the thriving Matrimonial Department as an Assistant to Maria Parker, Matrimonial Executive. After assisting the Family Law Team for a number of years, Louise joined the Wills & Probate Team until Steve Hill, now the Senior Director and Head of Personal Injury, joined the firm in 1995 when she began assisting him with Personal Injury matters. Throughout her time at Hodgkinsons Louise has witnessed the firm grow into the dynamic, thriving law firm it is today, having witnessed multiple office locations, employees, and operations including our move to the current offices in 2000. Following the move, Louise assisted in the then, newly developed Industrial Disease Department, and became Personal Assistant to Sam Sleight in 2016. Louise continues to assist Sam who is now Head of Dispute Resolution, albeit with Dispute Resolution matters alongside Industrial Disease Claims.
Louise Soulby commented: “When I joined Hodgkinsons all those years ago, I did not know where I would be in 35 years, but I am happy that I am where I am. I have watched Hodgkinsons grow into the Company they are today and that is very rewarding in itself. Hodgkinsons are a fantastic Company to not only work for but to be a part of. I have many happy memories here and I can truly say that I have enjoyed my time here at Hodgkinsons, they are a lovely and accommodating Company to work for. I couldn’t ask for better.”
To mark this significant milestone, Senior Director Steve Hill and Head of Dispute Resolution, Sam Sleight, presented Louise with a gift and flowers to honor her many years of hard work for the Company. Recognition for long standing staff members is integral to Hodgkinsons structural success. As a Company we hope to see many more staff members reach these key milestones.
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