Private Client Solicitor / Paralegal

Location: Whitstable, near Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £27,000–£50,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office Based
Suitable for: Law Graduates, Paralegals, NQ Solicitors & Experienced Solicitors

About the Opportunity

Kingsgate Recruitment is working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Whitstable, Kent, to recruit a Private Client Solicitor / Paralegal to join its friendly and experienced team.

The firm has a strong local presence and prides itself on providing professional, approachable and practical legal advice to individuals, families and businesses. With a supportive working environment and a commitment to developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Private Client law.

Importantly, the firm is open to candidates at different stages of their legal career. Applications are welcomed from recent Law graduates and Paralegals looking to develop their experience, Newly Qualified Solicitors, as well as more experienced Private Client Solicitors seeking their next challenge.

Salary and responsibilities will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Role

Depending on your level of experience, you’ll either support or take responsibility for a varied caseload of Private Client matters, working alongside experienced legal professionals and developing strong relationships with clients.

Your work will cover areas including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning.

For more junior candidates, the role offers excellent exposure, training and the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge within an established legal practice.

More experienced candidates will have greater autonomy and responsibility for managing their own caseload.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience, responsibilities will include:

• Assist with or manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters.
• Advise clients on the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Assist with or manage Probate and Estate Administration matters.
• Advise on Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning where appropriate.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and supporting documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Deliver a high standard of professional and compassionate client care.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through training and professional development.

About You

Applications are welcomed from candidates at a variety of career stages, including:

• Recent Law graduates looking to begin their career within a law firm and develop within Private Client.
• Paralegals with legal experience who are looking to specialise or progress within Private Client.
• Newly Qualified Solicitors who gained Private Client experience during their training.
• Experienced Private Client Solicitors looking for their next career move.

Depending on your level of seniority, you’ll ideally have some experience or knowledge of:

• Wills and Probate.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Estate Administration.
• Trusts and Inheritance Tax matters.
• Working within a law firm or professional legal environment.

You’ll also need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-care skills.
• A professional, empathetic and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work independently when appropriate while contributing to a collaborative team.

Why Apply?

This opportunity could suit someone taking their first steps into a legal career just as well as an established Private Client professional looking for their next challenge.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £27,000–£50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to a broad range of Private Client work.
• Increasing responsibility and autonomy as your experience develops.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Company pension.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Additional employee benefits.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within an established law firm.

Location

The position is office based in Whitstable, Kent, and is particularly accessible for candidates based in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and surrounding areas.

Interested?

Whether you’re a Law graduate looking to kick-start your legal career, a Paralegal ready to progress, an NQ Solicitor or an experienced Private Client Solicitor, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Please call the team on [phone removed] or apply today through Kingsgate Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.