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 Solicitor
LOCATION:         Kent
SALARY:              £55,000 to £75,000 per annum DOE experience/interview performance

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

If this Privat Client Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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