Senior Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Kent is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with at least 3 years of PQE. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload including wills and trusts, supervise junior staff, and maintain high standards of client care. Strong drafting skills are essential. This role offers a supportive environment and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in private client, wills & probate, trusts & LPAs.
• Experience in managing Court of Protection applications is advantageous.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse private client caseload.
• Engage with clients and progress cases efficiently.
• Supervise three junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting skills for Wills

Client communication

Time-management

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Solicitor qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE

Job description

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Service Care Legal are working a well-regarded, regional law firm with offices in Kent, specialising in private client work—particularly wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). They seek a Private Client Solicitor (min. 3 years PQE) to join their friendly and growing team, responsible for supervising 3 junior team members, supported by experienced legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse private client caseload, including Will drafting, trust advice, estate administration applications, Court of Protection work and LPA drafting
• Act as primary contact with executors, trustees and clients; progress cases efficiently and empathetically
• Supervise and mentor three junior team members, supported by legal assistants in administrative and support duties
• Engage in time‑recording and billing as part of profitable practice management
• Maintain high standards of client care and ethics, aligned to firm values of transparency and personal service

The Person

• Solicitor‑qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client / wills & probate / trusts / LPAs
• Strong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applications
• Experience in managing Court of Protection applications and complex estates would be advantageous
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior staff in a team setting
• Excellent time‑management, client communication and billing discipline