Recruitment
Jobs with Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors
Join one of the North West’s longest established and fastest growing law firms. Since 1821, Bell Lamb & Joynson has combined a long-standing reputation with a modern, forward-thinking approach to legal services.
Current Vacancies
Crown Court Fee Earner/Case Worker – Criminal Team
Conveyancing Assistant - Runcorn Based
Client Relationship Executive - Runcorn Based
Why Work for Bell Lamb & Joynson?
- Established in 1821, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors is one of the region's oldest law firms with offices across North Cheshire and Merseyside.
- A forward-thinking firm which has invested heavily in both IT and staff with clear opportunities for advancement, progression, and training within the firm. Most partners over the years have started as trainees within the firm and 66% of the current partners were trainee solicitors within the firm.
- We are market-leading in terms of the technology we deploy and have been paper-free across the firm for several years.
- We are the number 1 rated firm locally on Review Solicitors for the services we provide and are highly rated nationally.
- Bell Lamb & Joynson is enjoying a period of sustained growth and is one of the fastest-growing traditional high-street firms in the area.
- Supportive and friendly culture. For our 200-year anniversary, we are putting our people and culture front and centre.
- The firm is award-winning and highly regarded.
- We pay competitive salaries and believe strongly in a sustainable work-life balance - remembering that even though we are dealing with serious matters and individuals in difficult circumstances, it is important to have fun with our colleagues.
- Staff Rewards and recognition – offering discounts on leisure, shopping, and free services such as well-being, confidential counselling, and support.
- Individual and Team performance incentives.
- Discounted legal services for colleagues, friends, and family.
- Agile and flexible working - we have had colleagues working from home well before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 24/7 GP access.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Pension Plan.
- Up to 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
Training Contracts
We annually award training contracts via an internal recruitment process as part of our defined career progression. We regularly recruit for roles that will lead to the opportunity for training contracts.
Work Placements
Each summer, we offer aspiring legal professionals the chance to gain hands-on experience through our structured four-week work experience programme. Participants spend time in our Crime, Conveyancing, Family, Private Client, and Contentious Probate & Disputes departments, gaining real insight into the day-to-day work of a modern law firm.
One of our most recent participants, Sophia, shared her experience:
"Before joining, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue with law, but this experience inspired me to become a Solicitor. It was a pleasure to work with all the staff – they were all so supportive." – Sophia Seddon, 2025.
Our 4-week work experience placement applications are now open. They will close on 25th May, 2026.
To apply, click here.
Speculative Applications
We do take speculative applications and will notify such applicants if any suitable roles become available.
To make a speculative application please complete the following online application form making sure you upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining what sort of role you are looking for here.
Or Scan the QR Code to begin the application.
