Knights Quarter, 14 St Johns Lane, London EC1M 4AJ Tel: 020 7814 1200 Email : humanresources@kingsleynapley.co.uk Web: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk kingsleynapley Kingsley Napley LLP
The firm We are a central London law firm advising nationally and internationally based clients covering a wide range of specialist areas from family and criminal to corporate and property work. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private lives. Our reputation is strong, many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories. We are known for combining creative solutions with pragmatism and a friendly sensitive approach, where the relationship between lawyer and client is key. We look for exceptional people with a wide range of skills to provide the breadth of service our clients require. In return, we offer a culture of individual responsibility, autonomy and development. Types of work Criminal litigation, dispute resolution, clinical negligence and PI, employment, family and divorce, immigration, private client, company and commercial, real estate, public law and regulatory and professional discipline. Who should apply Applications are welcomed from both legal and non-legal graduates who have a strong academic background (achieved a 2.1 degree). A trainee will need to demonstrate commercial awareness, motivation and enthusiasm. To be successful you will need excellent communication skills with the ability to be a creative, practical problem solver. We look for team players who bring something to the table and have a long-term interest in Kingsley Napley and the areas of legal practice it focuses on. Successful short-listed candidates will be asked to attend an assessment centre and partner interview as part of the selection process. Training programme You will not be a bag carrier as a trainee at Kingsley Napley. By choosing to start your career with us you will be given meaningful and good quality experience working alongside and being supervised by highly experienced lawyers, who are specialists in their legal field. Trainees complete four six-month seats, providing a wide range of practical experience and skills in contentious and non-contentious work. The training programme is broader than most other firms due to the wide ranging areas of law practised here. Individual preference for seats is sought and will be balanced with the firm’s needs. Trainees work closely with partners and solicitors in a supportive team structure, and have regular reviews to assist development. The firm maintains a friendly and open environment and it is the firm’s policy that each trainee sits with a partner or senior solicitor while working for a department as a whole. The firm gives trainees the chance to meet clients, be responsible for their own work and join in marketing and client development activities. When and how to apply Individuals are invited to apply from October 2019 with a closing date of 15 May 2020. A link to the online application form can be found on our website. For queries relating to training contracts at Kingsley Napley please email the HR team at humanresources@kingsleynapley.co.uk. Work placements Kingsley Napley offer a limited number of one-week legal work placements during March to September each year. Work experience students have an opportunity to experience a number of aspects of life in a law firm, for example: general administration, library research and shadowing our qualified solicitors. To apply, a CV and covering letter should be submitted in the work experience section of our website www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/careers/work-experience.
Vacancies Trainees Partners Total staff
6
13 54
399
Work placement
yes
Training contract deadline 15 May 2020 Apply Online Minimum qualifications 2.1 degree
Offices London
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