Private Client Solicitor - Chatham

Simpson Judge; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Chatham is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor. This role includes managing a variety of private client matters within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will be confident in handling their own caseload, with strong technical skills in wills and trusts. Benefits include a welcome bonus, generous holiday, and private healthcare after six months of service.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome bonus after six months

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare (AXA)

Workplace pension

30% discount on legal services

25% discount for immediate family

Staff referral bonuses

Annual black-tie Christmas party

Summer BBQ

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, trusts, estates, and tax issues.
• Confident in handling own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Desirable but not essential: STEP membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of private client matters including estate planning.
• Assist with will drafting and lasting powers of attorney.
• Conduct trust administration and probate activities.

Skills

Strong technical competence in private client law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

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