Private Client Solicitor - Gravesend

Henderson Scott Limited; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Gravesend is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a broad caseload including wills, trusts, and estates. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience in private client work and the ability to run caseloads independently. This role offers competitive market rate salary and benefits including a welcome payment, generous holiday, private healthcare, and discounts on legal services.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome payment after 6 months

25 days holiday + bank holidays

AXA private healthcare (after 6 months, opt-in)

Scottish Widows pension

30% staff discount on legal services

25% discount for immediate family

Staff referral bonuses

£100 annual 'no sick days' bonus

Annual black-tie Christmas event + summer party

Qualifications

• Confident and capable Private Client Solicitor with strong private client experience.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client care and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle wills and estate planning.
• Administer probate and estate processes.
• Manage lasting powers of attorney and trusts.

Skills

Strong private client experience

Ability to run a caseload independently

Excellent client care

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Gravesend (Full-time | Market Rate)

Location: Gravesend, Kent

Hours: 9am-5 : 30pm, Monday-Friday

Salary: Market Rate + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

I'm supporting a long-established firm seeking a confident and capable Private Client Solicitor to join their busy and well-structured department. This role offers a broad, high-quality caseload and excellent support for long-term development.

What You'll Handle

• Wills & Estate Planning
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Care Fees & Court of Protection
• Trusts & Trust Administration
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Charities & Deputyship work

STEP qualification is not essential - full support is available if you're working toward or interested in obtaining it.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong private client experience (wills, trusts, estates, tax)
• Ability to run a caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care + professional presentation
• Strong organisational and technical skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines in a busy department
• Dedicated secretarial support is included.

Benefits Package

• £1,000 welcome payment after 6 months (direct applicants)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• AXA private healthcare (after 6 months, opt-in)
• Scottish Widows pension
• 30% staff discount on legal services
• 25% discount for immediate family
• Staff referral bonuses
• £100 annual "no sick days" bonus
• Annual black-tie Christmas event + summer party