Kesar & Co Solicitors (London)

Kesar & Co Solicitors is a dedicated Legal Aid practice based in South-East London/Kent. We hold Silver Investors in People, 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, employment law, public law, claims against public authorities and prison law.

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
  • All accreditation paid
  • Practising certificate fees paid

How to apply: Visit our website www.kesarandcosolicitors.co.uk/recruitment for a full job description, person specification and application form. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@kesarco.co.uk.

Civil/Criminal Caseworkers
As a caseworker, you will join this group and offer your skills and expertise to our existing clients and develop opportunities to attract new clients. You will be able to work across different areas of law should you wish.
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 8th March 2024
Start date: ASAP

Solicitor Apprenticeships
This is a 6 year apprenticeship with training provided by the University of Law. Further information on how to apply can be found at https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. You must hold or expect to achieve by the start date, the following qualifications to be eligible:

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Closing date: 31 May 2024
Start date: 2 September 2024

Paralegal
Do you hold a law degree and want to gain experience as a paralegal ahead of qualifying as a solicitor? As a paralegal you will support the work of solicitors and experienced caseworkers, gaining hands on knowledge and experience to be able to take the next step as an independent caseworker or solicitor. Should you wish to qualify as a solicitor either through the Training Contract route or as an apprentice, we will support you in this.
Salary: £22,500 p.a.
Closing date: 31st March 2024
Start date: asap

Legal Secretary
We are seeking an ambitious individual who enjoys working in a dynamic and challenging atmosphere.  You will have experience of administration ideally in a legal environment. You will have excellent communication skills including dealing with difficult individuals.
Salary: £24,000 p.a.
Closing date: 8th March 2024
Start date: asap