Employment Jobs in Essex

There are 84 regulated employment law firms in Essex registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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)£37,000
£29,500 – £44,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£40,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500
£37,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£61,000
£50,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£68,500 – £110,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£22,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£31,500
£27,500 – £35,500
5+ years£33,500
£29,500 – £40,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Employment Firms in Essex

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

A

A.h. Page

Ilford

A

Adams Harrison

Saffron Walden

A

Alane Lunn Solicitor Limited

Ongar

A

Allison Solicitors

Chelmsford

A

Anp Solicitors Limited

Benfleet

A

Avery Emerson

Ilford

B

Barnes and Partners

Harlow

B

Beecham Fisher Ridley

Southend-on-sea

B

Birketts LLP

Chelmsford

B

Bright & Sons (solicitors) Limited

Maldon

B

Britannia Solicitors Ltd

Ilford

B

Btmk Solicitors Limited

Southend-on-sea

C

Capstick Dale & Partners Solicitors Ltd

Romford

C

Chancery West Law Limited

Colchester

C

Chennells

Westcliff-on-sea

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Essex?

There are 84 regulated employment law firms in Essex on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in Essex?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Essex typically earn between £37,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £47,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £75,500.

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.