Civil Litigation Jobs in Essex

There are 92 firms practising civil litigation law with an office in Essex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 47 boutique or high street, 34 mid-size, and 11 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)£45,000
£36,000 – £54,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£47,500 – £72,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£62,000 – £105,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,000
£40,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£65,000
£53,000 – £78,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£90,000
£70,000 – £118,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£62,000
£50,000 – £78,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£82,000
£64,000 – £108,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£118,000
£88,000 – £160,000

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

Civil Litigation Firms in Essex

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

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Foreman Laws LLP

Also known as Hrj Foreman Laws, Railton Law

Old Harlow

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A

Adams Harrison

Saffron Walden

A

Allison Solicitors

Chelmsford

A

Anp Solicitors Limited

Benfleet

A

Aquabridge Limited

Chelmsford

A

Archor LLP

Colchester

A

Armstrong Family Law

Colchester

A

Atlantic Solicitors Ltd

Chelmsford

A

Attwaters Solicitors LLP

Loughton

A

Attwells Solicitors LLP

Also known as Lightfoot Westcott

Colchester

B

Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

Chelmsford

B

Barnes and Partners

Harlow

B

Barretts Law Limited

Buckhurst Hill

B

Bates Solicitors Limited

Also known as Wallis Prance, Bates Solicitors (trading Style for Bates Solicitors Limited), Crellins Carter (practising Style for Bates Solicitors Limited), Crellins Carter

Leigh-on-sea

B

Beecham Fisher Ridley

Also known as Beecham Fisher Solicitors

Southend-on-sea

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil litigation law firms are there in Essex?

There are 92 firms practising civil litigation law with an office in Essex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 47 boutique or high street, 34 mid-size, and 11 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a civil litigation solicitor in Essex?

Newly qualified civil litigation solicitors in Essex typically earn between £36,000 and £78,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £45,000, mid-size firms around £48,000 and City or national firms around £62,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £47,500 to £108,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £60,000, mid-size around £65,000 and City or national firms around £82,000.

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.