Kingsley Napley
Junior Practice Assistant (Criminal Litigation)
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Junior Practice Assistant (PA) (Criminal Litigation)
Location: London Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday (flexible applications considered) Department: Practice Support
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Junior Practice Assistant to join our London-based Practice Support team. This role offers a step up in responsibility with an allocation of Fee Earners in the Criminal Litigation team, supporting day-to-day operations collaboratively.
This role is hybrid and requires presence at the office for 4 days a week during probation, reducing to 2-3 days thereafter.
Important Note: This role provides support for business functions and does not offer progression into a legal or paralegal career.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality general administrative support to tight deadlines
- Manage diary coordination, meeting logistics, room bookings and coordinate conference calls
- Arrange travel logistics while researching cost-effective options
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients via phone and email
- Handle e-filing, mailbox management, document retrieval, copying, and collation
- Oversee file and matter management (openings, document prep, CRM updates, and archiving)
- Support financial administration (expenses, disbursements, client balances, and transfers)
- Liaise with internal teams—Finance, IT, People & Culture, Business Development & Marketing, Office Services
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Requirements
You should have:
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
- Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience working in busy, deadline-driven environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Independent initiative, ability to prioritise and problem-solve
- Professional discretion with strict confidentiality adherence
- A reliable, team-focused attitude aligned with collaborative values
Why Join Us?
A supportive, Band 1-ranked legal firm offering:
- Clear progression path with one-on-one support
- Cross-functional training with a blend of administrative and client-facing tasks
- Flexibility post-probation (2-3 days in the office)
- Values-based, diverse workplace with nurturing professional growth
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Benefits
At Kingsley Napley, we prioritise wellbeing and reward:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Contributory pension scheme
- Pen and health insurance (life assurance, permanent health, private medical, and dental)
- Annuial salary reviews, promotions and discretionary awards
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme + up to 6 free therapy sessions (Self Space)
- Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan + in-office bike storage
- Health screenings, holiday buy/sell, retail/tech vouchers
- GymFlex: Partner discounts, wellness subsidies, gym loans
- Holiday accrual by years of service + time off for good causes
Life at KN
Kingsley Napley values our people as the foundation of success. We foster a wellbeing-focused, inclusive environment, empowering diverse voices and motivated individuals whose values align with ours.
Equal Opportunities Note: A welcoming organisation, we celebrate applications from all backgrounds—committed to fairness and cultivating an inclusive workplace.
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