Location: Kings Hill/Hybrid
Salary: £27,250 per annum
Contract Type: 2 roles - 1x Permanent & 1x 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Invicta Law is seeking 2 Legal Assistants (1 permanent and the other on an initial 12 Month fixed term contract) to join its specialist Child Protection Team, supporting lawyers who undertake vital public law work on behalf of local authority clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their legal career to gain hands on experience in a busy, supportive and well supervised team, working on meaningful and high quality cases. You will play an important role in enabling the team to deliver effective legal services while developing your own skills and confidence.
About Invicta Law
Invicta Law is a specialist public sector legal practice, part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority owned trading company. We are trusted to deliver clear, practical and ethically grounded legal advice in complex and sensitive areas including child protection, asylum, community care and employment law.
Main responsibilities
Providing effective administrative and legal support to solicitors and advocates within the Child Protection Team
Preparing and maintaining court bundles and supporting case file management
Liaising professionally with colleagues, clients, local authority staff, courts and external practitioners
Working to deadlines and managing competing priorities effectively
Accurately recording time and supporting case progression (training provided)
Maintaining SRA standards, confidentiality and professional ethics at all times
Supporting the smooth running of the team through a flexible and proactive approach
What we’re looking for
A law degree, GDL, CILEX Part 1 or equivalent experience within a legal environment
Previous administrative experience desirable
Confidence using Microsoft Word and Outlook
An organised, proactive approach with the ability to work calmly under pressure
A genuine interest in legal work and a willingness to learn
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Experience in Child Protection or Family Law is welcome but not essential
What you’ll get in return
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary Christmas closure day (increasing to 27 days after 4 years’ service)
Birthday leave
Hybrid working, subject to role requirements and service delivery
Group pension scheme
Life assurance cover (4x salary)
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development opportunities, tailored to the role and career stage
Cycle to work scheme
National and local retail and gym discount schemes
About CSG
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 33 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more.
Inclusion & Accessibility:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any