Private Client Solicitor - Gravesend

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

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Gravesend is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, from estate planning to trust administration, in a supportive environment that invests in professional development. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in private client work and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a welcome bonus, comprehensive healthcare, and generous leave policy.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome bonus after six months

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare after six months

Pension scheme

30% staff discount on legal services

Annual black-tie Christmas party

Qualifications

• Solid experience across wills, trusts, estates, and tax issues.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Professional, polished approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of private client matters including estate and care fees planning.
• Draft wills and manage trusts and trust administration.
• Assist in probate and estate administration.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across private client work

Excellent client care and communication skills

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Gravesend

Excellent Firm * Strong Progression * Supportive Culture

I'm working with a well-established, reputable law firm in Gravesend that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving Private Client department. This role is ideal for someone seeking a busy, diverse caseload within a firm that genuinely supports professional growth and offers a strong benefits package.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a highly regarded team handling a full range of private client matters, including:

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

STEP membership is desirable but not essential. The firm is very supportive of professional development and welcomes candidates currently studying toward STEP.

Who They're Looking For

The firm seeks a solicitor with solid experience across wills, trusts, estates, and tax issues. You should be able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision and bring:

• Strong technical knowledge across private client work
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently
• A professional, polished approach
• Secretarial support is provided.

Why This Firm?

This is a standout opportunity with a firm known for investing in its people. Benefits include:

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