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Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant – Litigation
Location: Kendal office Type: Full Time, permanent, 35 hours per week
Key details: Salary + bonus + benefits designed to balance your work life in one of the most picturesque regions
About the Role
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy Litigation team in Kendal, nestled between the serene River Kent and the majestic Lake District fells. If your office appeal lies in fresh air, scenic walks after long (but rewarding) days, and proximity to a stunning natural landscape rather than a thunderous city centre, this could be your ideal next step.
While we embrace modern work expectancies, this is not a remote-sketch role. Instead, we’re looking for someone who genuinely relishes office life—who enjoys collaborating with colleagues, forging strong client connections, and contributing to a supportive team culture where human interaction and community lie at the heart of professional growth.
Responsibilities
As part of our dynamic litigation team, you will:
- Work hand-in-hand with experienced litigation lawyers
- Progress a diverse caseload with full attention to detail
- Ensure clients receive outstanding service and advocacy
- Engage in a variety of supportive duties, including:
- Acting as a bridge between clients and senior lawyers
- Assisting with case progression, document preparation, and pre-trial liaison
- Managing diary organisation, meeting logistics, and correspondence
- Conducting legal research and compiling case-related materials
- Handling client enquiries efficiently and professionally
- Overseeing invoice preparation, compliance documentation, and secure file administration
- Play a vital organisational role in driving team efficiency and keeping workflows running smoothly
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Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need a decade of experience, and genuine soft skills can be just as impactful as technical know-how. We’re seeking someone with:
- A natural aptitude for relationship-building and collaboration
- Thriving in environments where open communication fosters teamwork
- A highly organised mindset, marked by proactivity and attention to detail
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, demonstrated in diverse professional contexts
- A commitment to service excellence, rooted in a passion for positive client experiences
- Warm team-player energy, contributing to office culture and professional events
While prior experience in litigation is advantageous, previous roles such as:
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
- Litigation Secretary
- Other legal support function positions will be valued However, we particularly welcome candidates with enthusiasm, teachability, and a ** początrtive attitude** to stepping into the ‘nuts and bolts’ of legal work.
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Why Kendal—Why Napthens?
Because a fulfilling role isn’t limited to a salary and a desk.
Joining the team at Napthens means becoming part of a firm that thrives on ambition, openness, and inclusive growth. Work alongside legal specialists across various departments, build meaningful internal relationships, and participate in a workplace that genuinely enjoys team bonding.
And then there’s the surrounding environment:
- Waking up to viewsof mountains
- Taking a post-lunch stroll beside a sparkling river
- Finishing work just steps away from iconic Lake District sights
If you live in or near Kendal and are eager to embed a long-term career with a firm that understands the intrinsic value of place, pace, and balance, we’re keen to meet you.
By trading city centre jams and generic daily routes for panoramic vistas and footpaths to work, you’ll experience what happy professionals say when asked why they chose Napthens.
Ready to make the switch? Apply today and begin building your legal career in style.
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