Senior Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload, including wills, probate, and trusts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE, with strong drafting skills and proven supervisory experience. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive team and maintain high standards of client care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse private client caseload.
• Act as the primary contact with executors, trustees, and clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applications

Excellent time management

Client communication

Billing discipline

Education

Solicitor-qualified

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Senior Private Client Solicitor, Maidstone

Service Care Solutions

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Service Care Legal is working with a well-regarded regional law firm in Kent, specializing in private client work, including wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). They are seeking a Private Client Solicitor (minimum 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 the primary contact with executors, trustees, and clients; ensure case progress with empathy and efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor three junior team members, supported by legal assistants.
• Engage in time-recording and billing as part of profitable practice management.
• Maintain high standards of client care and ethics, aligned with the firm's values of transparency and personal service.

The Person

• Solicitor-qualified with at least 3 years PQE in private client, wills & probate, trusts, or LPAs.
• Strong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applications.
• Experience with Court of Protection applications and complex estates is advantageous.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior staff.
• Excellent time management, client communication, and billing discipline.