Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Solicitor - Probate to manage a varied caseload of probate matters. The role involves advising clients on wills, inheritance tax planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development. This full-time position offers a hybrid work option and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in private client work, specifically probate, wills, and LPAs.
• STEP membership or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in building and leading a department or team (desirable but not necessary).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end probate matters from initial instruction to estate distribution.
• Provide advice on estate administration and inheritance tax implications.
• Draft and advise on wills, including trusts and some tax planning.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and risk standards.
• Support business development to grow the department.

Skills

Technical knowledge of estate administration

Client care skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Probate Practitioner

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Solicitor - Probate
Location - Sittingbourne
Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, hybrid available
Salary: £DOE

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of probate matters, including both taxable and non-taxable estates. You will advise clients on wills, inheritance tax planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). This is a client-facing role requiring excellent technical knowledge, efficiency, and strong interpersonal skills. You will be instrumental in supporting the growth of the department through proactive business development and commercial insight. You will be required to work with a team and independently.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end probate matters from initial instruction through to estate

distribution, including complex and high-value estates.

Provide clear advice on estate administration, inheritance tax implications, and how to

reduce liability.

Draft and advise on wills, including trusts and some tax planning.

Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and firm-wide risk and quality standards.

Supervise and support team members.

Assist in business development to grow the department.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Probate Practitioner.

Minimum 5 years PQE in private client work, specifically probate, wills, and LPAs.

Strong technical knowledge of estate administration and inheritance tax.

Commercially aware with an ability to identify business opportunities.

Excellent communication and client care skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied caseload.

A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to contribute to departmental growth.

STEP membership or willingness to work towards it.

Experience in building and leading a department or team (desirable but no necessary).