Private Client Solicitor - Tonbridge

Simpson Judge; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Tonbridge seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including wills, trusts, and estate planning. The firm offers a supportive environment, strong development prospects, and an attractive benefits package. Candidates should possess solid knowledge of private client law and excellent communication skills. This role provides a chance to grow within a reputable firm with generous staff benefits, including a welcome bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome bonus after six months' service

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

AXA private healthcare after six months

Scottish Widows workplace pension

30% discount on all legal services for staff

25% discount on legal services for immediate family

Staff introduction bonuses

£100 no-sick-leave bonus paid each December

Annual black-tie Christmas event and firm-wide summer BBQ

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, trusts, estates, and tax matters.
• Able to manage your own caseload independently.
• STEP membership is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of private client matters including wills, trusts, and probate.
• Provide dedicated secretarial support.
• Collaborate within a busy team.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge within private client law

Excellent communication and client care skills

Ability to prioritise effectively

Proactive, professional and well-organised approach

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Tonbridge

Well-Established Firm Strong Development Path Supportive Culture

I'm working with a highly regarded, long-standing law firm in Tonbridge that is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor for its expanding Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a varied caseload within a firm known for its supportive environment and commitment to professional development.

The Opportunity

You'll join a busy and collaborative team handling a wide range of private client matters, including:

• Estate and care fees planning
• Wills and will drafting
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection work
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Charity matters
• Deputyships

While STEP membership is desirable, it's not essential. The firm actively supports training and is happy to consider candidates currently studying or planning to study toward STEP.

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a solicitor with solid experience across wills, trusts, estates, and tax matters. You should be capable of independently managing your caseload and able to demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge within private client law
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive, professional and well‑organised approach

Dedicated secretarial support is provided.

Why This Firm?

This role offers a genuine opportunity to grow within a stable, reputable firm with excellent staff benefits, including:

• £1,000 welcome bonus after six months' service (for direct applicants)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• AXA private healthcare after six months
• Scottish Widows workplace pension
• 30% discount on all legal services for staff
• 25% discount on legal services for immediate family
• Staff introduction bonuses
• £100 no-sick-leave bonus paid each December
• Annual black‑tie Christmas event and firm‑wide summer BBQ