Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Location: Kings Hill/Hybrid Salary: £27,250 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Invicta Law is seeking a Legal Assistant 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 Why CSG? CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 35+ businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve. 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. Department Legal Role Invicta Law Locations West Malling Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £27,250 Employment type Full-time Portfolio Children & Education Brand Invicta Law DBS Vetting Required? Basic About Commercial Services Group Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce. Founded in 1928 Co-workers c1800 Turnover Over £800M