Job Title: Private Client Solicitor – 3 Years PQE+
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the firm
The client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm located in the heart of Tonbridge, Kent. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch. They pride themselves on our client-focused approach and our supportive working environment.
The Role
They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join their growing team. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of private client matters, providing expert legal advice and building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising clients on all aspects of private client law including:
* Wills and estate planning
* Probate and estate administration
* Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Trusts and tax planning
* Court of Protection matters
* Managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision
* Delivering a high standard of client care and maintaining long-term client relationships
* Participating in business development and marketing initiatives
* Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and best practices
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 3 years’ PQE in private client law
* Strong technical knowledge across all key areas of private client work
* Excellent communication
* Ability to manage a busy and diverse caseload with efficiency and accuracy
* A proactive, personable, and professional approach to client care
What they offer
* 25 days holiday a year plus statutory and bank holidays
* Private healthcare through AXA PPP after six months of continuous employment (qualifying criteria applies)
* Workplace pension (qualifying criteria applies)
* 30% discount on all legal services for members of staff
* 25% discount on legal services for staff’s immediate family members (namely parents, siblings and children)
* £50 bonus a year if you are a first aider or fire marshal and undertake regular training
* Firm wide formal black tie Christmas party annually
* Firm wide summer BBQ/party annually
* Subscription to childcare vouchers via Edenred (if requested)
* Dress down Fridays (every Friday!)
* Hybrid working for solicitors upon successful completion of probation period for a maximum of two set days per week