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Location: Kings Hill, Kent
Salary/package: £24,500 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Join the dynamic team at Invicta Law and play a key role in supporting our legal professionals across Child Protection, Community Care, Employment, Privacy and Governance. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced legal environment while making a meaningful contribution to critical legal services.

Who we are

Invicta Law, part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) is a specialist public sector legal firm, with extensive experience in the areas of asylum, child protection, community care and employment. Our team has years of unparalleled front-line experience in acting for one of the largest local authorities in the UK.

Why this role matters

The Legal Practice Support Assistant will be responsible for providing vital administrative and practice support to allocated Solicitors and Legal Assistants across multiple legal areas, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

What you’ll be doing

Support qualified lawyers, legal assistants, and other team members in daily legal and administrative tasks.

Open and close files, conduct compliance checks, and maintain accurate case records.

Prepare and manage court bundles, including creation, updates, redaction, and distribution via post or secure email.

Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain electronic diaries, and manage incoming calls and enquiries.

Liaise with courts, solicitors, social workers, expert witnesses, and counsel regarding hearings, availability, and fees.

Draft and send correspondence, letters, and other documentation as required.

Operate case management systems, including document input and general electronic filing.

Process incoming post, photocopying, printing, scanning, and other routine administrative tasks.

Manage invoices, authorisation forms, and other financial or procedural paperwork.
What we’re looking for

Educated to a GCSE standard with a minimum of 4 graded A-C including English.

Previous experience within an administrative role is desirable but not essential.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong IT skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.

A customer focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients.

Ability to work fast and under pressure using initiative.
What you’ll get in return

Salary of £24,500 per annum

27 days annual leave

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

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