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Kesar & Co Solicitors is a dedicated Legal Aid practice based in South-East London/Kent. We were recently awarded Silver Investors in People, we have held Lexcel accreditation since 2012, and in 2020, won the LawCareers.net Training and Recruitment Awards.

We are committed to human rights for all, and our teams of dedicated caseworkers tackle some of the hardest issues in the fight to bring justice. We assist clients who need help with community care, discrimination, public law, claims against public authorities, and prison law.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• 14 days paid study leave
• 5 days paid sick leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for staff and family members
• Training contract or Solicitor Apprenticeship opportunities
• Practising certificate fees paid

Legal Compliance Officer

Responsible to: Director

Role summary

We are looking for a competent Solicitor to ensure regulatory compliance and to promote client care. The successful candidate will also be working to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. They should be a leader and critical thinker, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the Director and Practice Manager in the general management of the firm.
• Participate with the Director and Practice Manager in promoting qualitative and quantitative performance of all staff members.
• Undertake the roles and responsibilities of SRA Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, including those of the SRA and Legal Aid Agency.
• Promote good client care and service amongst all staff.
• Handle all client complaints.
• Promote staff well-being and job satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance by staff with internal company policies.
• Fulfil duties as assigned by the Director.
• Casework [subject to discussion].

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Must be a solicitor or otherwise authorised to carry on reserved legal activities by an approved regulator.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Experience of working with from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to use IT effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Desired

• Experience of managing a team.
• Previously held similar position
• Willingness to undertake some casework
• Has an understanding of Legal Aid

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bromley, BR1 1DG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SRA practising certificate or CILEX qualification (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bromley, BR1 1DG

Expected start date: 01/03/2025

Apply by sending CV to recruitment@kesarco.co.uk

Legal Secretary

Main Purpose

To provide legal secretarial / administrative support to all fee earners and management within the firm. Will be expected to work as part of a team of admin support providing excellent customer service to both clients, visitors and colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing incoming and outgoing post, including delivery of recorded post to the post office.
• Archiving of case files ensuring the records are accurately updated and maintained appropriately.
• Answering telephone calls, providing assistance where possible or forwarding calls to the appropriate member of staff.
• Assisting visitors and clients to the office, ensuring excellent customer service is maintained at all times.
• Undertake photocopying, faxing and bundle making as required by fee earners.
• To arrange appointments as and when required by fee earners and ensure the calendar is updated.
• Open new case files when instructed using the appropriate systems as advised.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To undertake training as and when required.
• To maintain a professional attitude towards clients, visitors, and colleagues at all times.
• To adhere to regulations as imposed by funders and regulators.
• To maintain the firm’s commitment to equal opportunities.
• To adhere to the firm’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• To undertake any reasonable task as requested by a manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• 3 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics
• Excellent written and spoken English
• An ability to work well with others, under supervision or as an individual
• Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and visitors on the telephone and in person
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Physically able to carry and move using the appropriate techniques and equipment, boxes and casefiles.
• A commitment to the law and implementation of the same.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• A knowledge of legal terminology
• An understanding of Legal Aid

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/02/2025

Expected start date: 01/03/2025

Apply by sending CV to recruitment@kesarco.co.uk

Discrimination Caseworker

As a discrimination caseworker, you will join our team of dedicated discrimination specialists and work on complex discrimination matters including in the Employment Tribunal, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary:  Competitive

Discrimination Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

Public Law Caseworker

As a public law caseworker, you will join our team of public law specialists and work on complex public law matters including those relating to prison law issues, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary:  Competitive

Pubilc Law Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

Prison Law Caseworker

As a prison law caseworker, you will join our team of prison law specialists and work on matters involving prisoners including representations to and before the parole board, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary:  £30,000

Prison Law Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

Community Care Caseworker

As a Community Care caseworker, you will join our team of community care specialists and work on interesting community care matters including those involving prisoners, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary:  Competitive

Community Care Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

Claims Against Public Authorities Caseworker

As a Claims Against Public Authorities caseworker, you will join our team of specialists and work on interesting and challenging matters including those involving prisoners, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary:  Competitive

Claims Against Public Authorities Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

Employment Law Caseworker

As an employment law caseworker, you will join our team of dedicated discrimination specialists and work on complex discrimination and employment matters including in the Employment Tribunal, but you will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of law should you wish.

Salary: £35,000 plus bonus

Employment Law Caseworker Job Description and Person Description

How to apply

Complete the application form and email it to recruitment@kesarco.co.uk 

Employment Application