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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

Solicitor / Area Supervisor

Discrimination, Public Law, Community Care & Claims Against Public Authorities

Location: Office-based

Hours: Full-time (37 P/W)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join our team in a supervisory capacity, specialising in Discrimination, Public Law, Community Care or Claims Against Public Authorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who is confident managing their own caseload while providing effective supervision, technical guidance and support to other members of the legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across Discrimination, Public Law, Community Care or Claims Against Public Authorities matters.
• Provide effective supervision and guidance to solicitors, caseworkers and other members of the legal team.
• Review case files and legal work to ensure matters are progressed appropriately and to a high professional standard.
• Provide technical legal guidance on complex matters within the relevant areas of law.
• Ensure compliance with relevant professional, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Monitor case progression, limitation dates, deadlines and overall file conduct.
• Support the development and training of junior members of the team.
• Assist with maintaining high standards of client care and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to support the continued development of the department.

Essential Requirements

• Be a qualified Solicitor or appropriately qualified CILEX Lawyer.
• Hold a current and unrestricted practising certificate or relevant CILEX authorisation/accreditation, as applicable.
• Have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the applicable area(s) of law.
• Have 350 hours of documented work in the area of law you are applying for.
• Have the experience and competence required to undertake a supervisory role.
• Demonstrate excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Have strong file management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to client care, professional standards and regulatory compliance.

The Role: This is a full-time, office-based position and would suit an experienced legal professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing team. We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications, together with the opportunity to play an important role in the development and supervision of our legal services .

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter setting out your relevant Legal Aid experience, qualifications, supervisory experience and areas of legal expertise to contact@kesarandcosolicitors.co.uk .

Paralegal

Salary: £24,500 (will increase in line with minimum wage requirements)

Job Description

As a paralegal, you will be partnered with a caseworker/solicitor.  You will be given the opportunity to shadow the caseworker, attend court, sit in on client interviews both in the office and in prisons; you will be given items of work to carry out under supervision to build your knowledge and experience within the fields of work.  This will include, but not be limited to, drafting witness statements, pre-action correspondence, briefing experts and counsel, applying for funding and appealing funding decisions.

You will also be asked to carry out administrative work at the request of your supervisor (managing caseworker) which is an essential part of all legal casework.

Responsible to: Managing caseworker / Team Supervisor

The main requirements will be:

• To undertake tasks as required by the managing caseworker/ team supervisor in the running of their cases, including administration of those cases, as necessary.
• Obtain the necessary experience in all aspects of the role of caseworker to progress to the position of caseworker within an agreed period of time.
• To add value to the managing caseworker’s / team supervisor’s cases.
• To work towards a positive outcome for the clients and company.

Duties and responsibilities (regular activities in order of importance):

1. To maintain a high level of professionalism in all aspects of work.
2. To provide support for the managing caseworker as required. Including, but not limited to file maintenance, recording of attendances on the in-house database, corresponding with clients both in writing and on the phone, preparing case bundles, arranging appointments with clients, interpreters and government agencies as required.
3. To assist caseworkers with the preparation of their cases as required. Including attending interviews with clients either in the office, or in prison if necessary; lodging cases at court. Travel outside of the office will be required at times and may include unsocial hours.
4. At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner. Adherence to the company policies and procedures, which incorporate LEXCEL, is imperative.
5. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the company and clients.
6. To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel in the company.
7. To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organizations.
8. To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the management.
9. To maintain the company’s commitment to equal opportunities.
10. To meet the company’s requirements in terms of health and safety.

 Person Specification

Essential

• Have no restrictions on employment in the UK
• Have no restrictions by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority
• Hold a law degree
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English
• Proven ability to use IT effectively
• Ability to take instruction from colleagues and managers and act upon it
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Willingness to gain knowledge and experience of the areas of law covered by the company
• A can-do attitude

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in the Legal Aid sector
• Practical experience of working in the legal sector
• Knowledge and understanding of law

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