Private Client Practice Assistant

Our highly regarded Private Client team is seeking a full-time Practice Assistant (PA) to support up to 11 fee earners (including Partners, Associates, and Paralegals) in a close-knit, collaborative team.

At Kingsley Napley, we pride ourselves on being diverse, friendly, and adaptable. Our Private Client team works with an exciting and varied client base and is consistently ranked in leading directories such as Chambers High Net Worth and The Legal 500.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in providing multiple individuals with high‑level administrative support in a fast‑paced, professional environment. Experience in Private Client (including Court of Protection) is desirable but not essential – we are open to candidates without this experience.
  
  A proactive, can-do individual who is reliable and embraces change.
• Someone who is organised, dependable, and able to get through work efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.
• Comfortable dealing with calls from vulnerable clients and handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn processes around Wills, Trusts, and Court of Protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting up to 11 fee earners, including 3 – 4 Partners and a large number of Paralegals.
• Scheduling internal and external meetings for fee earners.
• Scanning, filing, and storing documents securely.
• Mailbox management and general administrative support.
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, including vulnerable individuals.
• Regular client billing.
• Working closely with one other PA and a Practice Administrative Assistant to ensure smooth team support.

At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:

• Pension scheme with firm contributions
• Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
• 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
• 6 free 1-1 therapy sessions through Self Space
• Cycle to work scheme and in-office bike storage, season ticket loan
• Health screenings
• Holiday buy/sell/bank
• Gym Flex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
• Holiday accrual with length of service
• Time off for good causes

Why KN?

Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and well-being very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated  look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.

Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.