What is the average salary for a children law solicitor in Essex?

A newly qualified children law solicitor in Essex earns around £44,000 at a mid-size firm. At 4–5 PQE, average salaries rise to around £60,000.

Children Law Jobs in Essex

There are 64 firms practising children law law with an office in Essex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 33 boutique or high street, 21 mid-size, and 10 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Essex. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500

£33,000 – £49,500

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,000

£43,500 – £66,500

Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,500

£57,000 – £96,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000

£37,000 – £53,500

Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000

£49,000 – £72,000

Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000

£64,500 – £108,500

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000

£25,500 – £29,000

3–5 years£30,500

£28,000 – £33,500

5+ years£33,000

£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500

£24,500 – £27,000

3–5 years£27,500

£25,500 – £29,500

5+ years£29,500

£27,000 – £33,000

Children Law Firms in Essex

These firms are registered with the SRA for children law in Essex. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

Foreman Laws LLP

Also known as Hrj Foreman Laws, Railton Law

Old Harlow

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Agasee Law Associates Limited

Also known as Agasee Family Law Associates

Leigh-on-sea

Anthony King Solicitors Ltd

Basildon

Armstrong Family Law

Colchester

Attwaters Solicitors LLP

Loughton

Barnes and Partners

Harlow

Barretts Law Limited

Buckhurst Hill

Beecham Fisher Ridley

Also known as Beecham Fisher Solicitors

Southend-on-sea

Benson Legal Services Ltd

Chelmsford

Birketts LLP

Chelmsford

Bright & Sons (solicitors) Limited

Maldon

Browns Solicitors (essex) Ltd

Benfleet

Btmk Solicitors Limited

Also known as Btmk Solicitors Ltd T/a Marcus Baum

Rayleigh

Cooper Lingard

Leigh-on-sea

Csp Family Law Ltd

Rayleigh

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many children law law firms are there in Essex?

There are 64 firms practising children law law with an office in Essex on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a children law solicitor in Essex?

Newly qualified children law solicitors in Essex typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £49,000 to £72,000.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.