Senior Private Client Solicitor - Service Care Solutions - Legal : Job Details

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.ROLE:                  Senior Private Client SolicitorLOCATION:         KentSALARY:              £55,000 to £75,000 per annum DOE experience/interview performanceResponsibilities

• 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

If this Privat Client Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.