Training Contract - 2025 - Berry & Lamberts

Deadline 30 April 2025

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

• Comprehensive training across a range of legal practice areas
• Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
• Opportunities to work on high-quality cases with direct client engagement
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Annual pay reviews
• Birthday off
• 5pm finish on Fridays
• Local shop discount card (currently TN card)
• Social events

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.

• 2:1 degree in any subject
• First time pass in the LPC and, if appropriate, the GDL (or equivalent), with preference given to those achieving distinction or commendation
• At least three B grades at A-level and A-B grades at GCSE
• Well-rounded professional individuals with excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and capable of working independently using their initiative
• Commercially aware with a keen understanding of business dynamics
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to continuous self-improvement
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines effectively
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with a decisive and impactful approach
• Passionate individuals looking to build a long-term career with us

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 InterviewsApril/May, 2nd stage Assessment Days June/July 2025

How to Apply?

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