Private Client Solicitor - Chatham

Simpson Judge; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Chatham is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Private Client department. This role involves handling a variety of private client matters such as estate planning, will drafting, and probate administration. The firm is known for its supportive culture and offers excellent benefits including a £1,000 welcome bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and private healthcare after six months.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome bonus after six months' service

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare after six months

Workplace pension through Scottish Widows

30% discount on all legal services for staff

25% discount for immediate family members

Staff referral bonuses

£100 no-sick-leave bonus in December

Annual black-tie Christmas party and summer BBQ

Qualifications

• Consistent experience across wills, trusts, estates, and tax issues.
• Confidence handling own caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of private client matters.
• Engage with estate and care fees planning, will drafting, etc.

Skills

Strong technical competence across all areas of private client law

Excellent communication and client care skills

Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Professional, organised, and proactive approach

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Chatham

Reputable Firm Excellent Progression Supportive Culture

I'm partnered with a well-established and highly respected law firm in Chatham that is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Private Client department. This position offers a varied and engaging caseload, a supportive working environment, and strong opportunities for professional development.

The Opportunity

You’ll be working within a successful, well-structured team handling a full range of private client matters, including:

• Estate and care fees planning
• Will drafting
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection work
• Trusts and trust administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Charity-related matters
• Deputyships

STEP membership is desirable but not essential. The firm actively supports training and is happy to consider candidates currently studying toward STEP.

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a solicitor with consistent experience across wills, trusts, estates, and tax issues. You should be confident handling your own caseload with minimal supervision and able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical competence across all areas of private client law
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• A professional, organised, and proactive approach

Secretarial support will be provided.

Why This Firm?

This is a great opportunity to join a firm known for its strong culture, stability, and commitment to staff development. Benefits include:

• 1,000 welcome bonus after six months' service (for direct applicants)
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (AXA) after six months
• Workplace pension through Scottish Widows
• 30% discount on all legal services for staff
• 25% discount for immediate family members
• Staff referral bonuses
• 100 no-sick-leave bonus in December
• Annual black-tie Christmas party and summer BBQ