Careers

Jobs at Berry & Lamberts Solicitors

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, Commercial & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.

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 or Paralegal, everyone’s contribution is valued and rewarded.

Vacancies

Solicitor – Public Law Care

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.
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The Candidate

Experienced Child Care Solicitor - minimum 3 to 5 years' PQE
Children Panel Accredited Solicitor – desirable, but not essential

Be able to demonstrate high quality client care skills
The ability to be well organised and conscientious of Court deadlines is essential
Knowledge of Legal Aid and LAA applications desirable
Manage a caseload of, primarily parents and other family members in public children cases
Be able to undertake own advocacy where possible
Commercially astute and technically strong
Practical skills in communication, organisation and client relations
Ability to work collaboratively within a strong and supportive team
Relationship management
An understanding and willingness to embrace the firm's values

Company Benefits

25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
Birthday off
5 p.m. finish on Fridays
Annual pay reviews
Bonus Scheme (discretionary)
Hybrid Working
Private Health Care
Employee Assistance Programme
Company Pension Scheme
Flexible working requests (subject to business needs)
Ongoing Training and Development
Local shop discount card (currently TN card)
Social Events
Charity Events‍

Hours of work – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm

How to apply?

Please submit your CV for consideration to Office Manager, Mandy Kettle at mkettle@berryandlamberts.co.uk

Support Staff Opportunities

From time to time, vacancies come up for permanent support staff across our various legal departments where we require the following skills and attributes:

Proficient in using Word and Excel
Able to learn new systems quickly
Accurate digital audio and letter typing
Excellent telephone manner and client liaison skills
Filing, photocopying and opening/closing client files in a timely manner
Ability to use initiative and work proactively
Highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of managing a busy workload and prioritising in a fast-paced environment but at the same time working accurately and with excellent attention to detail
A team player who is also capable of being proactive and ‘getting on’ with it
Committed to providing first-class customer service

If you are interested in support staff opportunities, please send a cover letter and CV to Mandy Kettle, Office Manager at Berry & Lamberts Solicitors, 11 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JA or email: mkettle@berryandlamberts.co.uk

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No agencies please – you are great at what you do but we will get in touch if we need you.