Criminal Law Jobs in Essex

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Essex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 20 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 5 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)£38,500
£30,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500 – £61,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,500
£59,500 – £100,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£58,500
£47,500 – £74,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£77,500
£60,500 – £102,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£112,000
£83,500 – £151,500

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

Criminal Law Firms in Essex

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

A

Ann Blyth-cook & Co

Southend-on-sea

A

Attwells Solicitors LLP

Also known as Lightfoot Westcott

Colchester

B

Birketts LLP

Chelmsford

C

Cohen Davis Limited

Also known as Internet Law Experts (practising Style for Internet Law Experts Ltd), The Internet Law Centre, Defamation Lawyers

Upshire

C

Cotisens Ltd

Grays

D

Dadds LLP

Billericay

D

De Jure Chambers Limited

Harlow

D

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

Colchester

F

Femosh Solicitors

Grays

F

Football Law Associates Limited

Benfleet

G

Gepp & Sons Solicitors LLP

Also known as Gepp Solicitors

Chelmsford

H

Harris Cuffaro & Nichols

Old Harlow

H

Heckford Norton

Saffron Walden

H

Highwood Solicitors Limited

Colchester

J

Jerman Samuels and Pearson LLP

Southend on Sea

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Essex?

There are 36 firms practising criminal law law with an office in Essex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 20 boutique or high street, 11 mid-size, and 5 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Essex typically earn between £30,500 and £74,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500, mid-size firms around £41,000 and City or national firms around £58,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £102,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,000, mid-size around £55,500 and City or national firms around £77,500.

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.