At Churchers we are proud to offer a dynamic and friendly working environment

We recognise that our staff are our key strength and by encouraging everyone to work in a positive and open environment we allow people to flourish as individuals and as members of a team. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to provide a positive and open working environment.

We offer exceptional career opportunities to qualified lawyers,  graduate trainees or CILEx members and support staff in an environment that can be challenging but also friendly and rewarding.

We believe in investing in our staff and offer our employees access to comprehensive training resources and ongoing support for their development  to help them reach their full potential.   Any additional training needs are evaluated on a regular basis and sponsorship for external studies may also be granted.

We offer a range of benefits including

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Valuable Death in Service benefit.
• Extended sickness policy
• Free sight test and a contribution towards glasses for vdu use
• Hybrid working options may be available, dependent on role, department and completion of probation period.
• Menopause policy
• Additional annual leave for the firm wide office closure during Christmas week
• Start with 25 working days holiday per annum  plus usual bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Opportunities to participate in activities to raise money for local charities
• All year round staff social events; including Christmas party and Summer party
• Assistance with dental, optical, GP charges and various therapies through our Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
• Access to a wide range of digital and virtual wellbeing tools that protect your ongoing health both at home and at work.
• 24/7 access to health and stress related support including Private GP appointments and counselling support.
• Discounts on gym membership
• Perks at Work subscription, offering discount website for shops, restaurants, days out and much more
• Free or reduced Legal costs for staff and their close family members
• Free Parking
• Long service gifts
• Client referral gifts
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities for all staff

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across all practice areas, learning from their expertise and insights,  to achieve the best outcomes for our clients, whilst expanding your own knowledge. Joining a firm with a solid foundation of trust and respect within the community and beyond.

As well as the benefits above, we also provide:

• Complimentary tea, coffee and cold drinks in each of our offices
• Complimentary fruit in each of our offices
• Workstation adjustments to suit needs and preferences
• Paid professional subscriptions for qualifying staff
• Paid study leave/exam leave and dedicated support for sponsored professional qualifications

Work Experience

If you are thinking of a career in law and would like to gain an insight as to what it may entail, we offer work experience for a limited number of individuals over a 1–2-week period in July. If you would like to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to workexperience@churchers.co.uk. Please note that applications will close on 30th May, and you must be over 18 to apply.

Please also include details of any practice areas we offer that you are interested in, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences. Successful candidates will be notified by email after the closing date in June.

Becoming a Trainee Solicitor

Applications have now closed for trainee solicitor applications for 2025.

However if this is a career you are thinking of undertaking,  read more about becoming a Trainee Solicitor at Churchers, please click HERE.