Senior Private Client Solicitor

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.ResponsibilitiesManage a diverse private client caseload, including Will drafting, trust advice, estate administration applications, Court of Protection work and LPA draftingAct as primary contact with executors, trustees and clients; progress cases efficiently and empatheticallySupervise and mentor three junior team members, supported by legal assistants in administrative and support dutiesEngage in time‑recording and billing as part of profitable practice managementMaintain high standards of client care and ethics, aligned to firm values of transparency and personal serviceThe PersonSolicitor‑qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client / wills & probate / trusts / LPAsStrong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applicationsExperience in managing Court of Protection applications and complex estates would be advantageousProven ability to supervise and develop junior staff in a team settingExcellent time‑management, client communication and billing discipline

Created: 2025-09-11