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Senior Private Client Solicitors

Ashville Knight
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established law firm in Kent seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executives with a focus on Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection.
  • The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing professional advice, and mentoring junior team members while promoting a compassionate client experience.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 4+ years PQE for the Solicitor role and 8+ years for the Head of Department position, with strong self-motivation and confidence.
  • The salary for the Senior Private Client Solicitor ranges from £60,000 to £80,000+, while the Head of Department salary is competitive based on experience.
  • The firm offers a Monday to Friday schedule, a pension scheme, good holiday entitlement, and flexible working options after probation.

A well-established law firm in Kent are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executives to join their team on a full time basis with knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

They are also looking for a Private Client Head of Department/Partner

Duties will include:

  • Independently managing own varied caseload of private client matters.
  • Responsibility for providing high quality, timely, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work, Trusts and some Contentious Probate Work.
  • Promoting a compassionate and sensitive disposition client experience when dealing with the elderly or incapacitated.
  • Proactively networking and marketing within the team to generate new business and reputation.
  • Attending clients in their own environment as required.
  • Responsibility for mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
  • Maintaining good billings records within the team.

Required Experience:

  • The successful Senior Private Client Solicitor will have a minimum of 4+ years PQE with proven experience and knowledge in the preparation of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and matters.
  • The Head of Department will have a minimum of 8+ years.
  • Self-motivated, self-confident and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Able to work with a full caseload in busy office under supervision.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
  • Salary dependent on experience for the Senior Private Client Solicitor role £60,000 - £80,000+.
  • The Head of Department Salary is competitive dependent experience.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Good holiday entitlement.
  • A mixture of remote and office working considered after probation.

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