Berry & Lamberts Solicitors has a rich business history dating back over 270 years, providing friendly, professional legal services across a range of legal practice areas including: Private Client, Property, Family Law, Company & Commercial and Dispute Resolution.
We respect and reward hard work as part of our team. We credit our staff with independent thinking, with the support of their team and the wider firm. We offer competitive salaries in line with experience, a generous benefits package and a friendly and happy working environment.
Whether a Solicitor, Partner, Manager, Support Staff, Paralegal, Executive or Trainee, everyone’s contribution is valued and rewarded.
Are you a passionate and dedicated aspiring solicitor ready to take the next step in your legal career?
We are delighted to offer a Trainee Solicitor Contract, providing the opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role presents an exciting chance to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow professionally within an award-winning firm that prioritises excellence, client service, and career development.
Berry & Lamberts Solicitors was recently named as LawNet Law Firm of the Year (up to £6m turnover) 2024-2025. We have a history spanning over 270 years and deep roots in the local community and are proud to be a trusted leader in the legal industry.
About Us
At Berry & Lamberts Solicitors, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services tailored to our clients' needs. Our recognition as LawNet Law Firm of the Year (up to £6m turnover), winner of Larger Business of the Year in the Sevenoaks Business Awards and runner up in Large Business of the Year category in the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards, highlights our commitment to innovation, integrity, and achieving outstanding results.
Our staff are loyal, committed, and enjoy working with us – reflected in our impressive average length of service across the firm. We believe in creating an environment where our team thrives, fostering both personal and professional growth. Indeed, some of our current Associates and Partners started out as a Berry & Lamberts Trainee Solicitor, including our Managing Partner, Paul Reader.
Your first step towards a legal career is a pivotal one, and the Berry & Lamberts Training Contract is designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation. You will gain a broad understanding of various legal practice areas, hands-on experience in at least three legal departments, and valuable insight into the commercial aspects of our business. This exposure will empower you to make an informed decision about which legal area to specialise in.
Our goal is to create a tailored experience that aligns with your strengths and supports your personal and professional aspirations, helping you steer your career in the direction you desire.
We are committed to giving you early exposure to high-quality legal work and fostering opportunities to build meaningful client relationships. If you are eager to learn, collaborative, proactive, and ready to apply your legal knowledge and initiative, your efforts will be recognised and rewarded. You’ll find the work both engaging and fulfilling.
What We Offer
About You:
We invite applications from candidates who are committed to developing exceptional technical legal skills and embracing the Berry & Lamberts culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and colleagues to achieve outstanding results. In return, we provide a friendly and supportive environment, offering excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth to help you advance your legal career.
Training Contract Start Date: September 2025
Locations: Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood
Number of training contracts available: 1
Closing date for Training Contract applications: 30 April 2025
Interviews: 1st stage Interviews April/May, 2nd stage Assessment Days June/July 2025
To apply for this role, please click HERE to access our jobs portal. Click on the role you wish to apply for and press 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page.
We are expanding and a role has arisen for a Solicitor to join our privately-funded Family Department in our friendly, motivated and forward-thinking firm.
The department deals largely with family finances on divorce ranging for mid to high net worth. We also deal with pre-nuptial agreements, disputes between cohabitants in relation to jointly-owned property and children cases concerning the arrangements for their care and divorce.
We offer a competitive salary in line with your experience, a company bonus scheme and the potential for flexible and hybrid working.
The Candidate
Company Benefits
Hours of work – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm
To apply for this role, please click HERE to access our jobs portal. Click on the role you wish to apply for and press 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page.
A role has arisen for a Solicitor to join our Commercial Property Department in our friendly, motivated, and forward-thinking firm.
The department deals with a range of commercial property work to include leases of industrial units, offices, shops, restaurants etc, acting for landlords and tenants. Option agreements and development matters, freehold and leasehold commercial property sales and purchases, commercial re-mortgage and re-financing.
On offer is a competitive salary in line with your experience, a company bonus scheme and the potential for flexible and hybrid working.
The Candidate
Company Benefits
Hours of work – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm
To apply for this role, please click HERE to access our jobs portal. Click on the role you wish to apply for and press 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page.
A role has arisen for a Public Law Care Solicitor to join the Child Care department in our friendly, motivated, and forward-thinking firm. You must have experience of conducting public law litigation and of undertaking your own advocacy.
On offer is a competitive salary in line with your experience, a company bonus scheme and the potential for flexible and hybrid working.
The Candidate
Company Benefits
Hours of work – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm
To apply for this role, please click HERE to access our jobs portal. Click on the role you wish to apply for and press 'Apply Now' at the bottom of the page.
