General Legal Services Jobs in Essex

There are 58 regulated general legal services law firms in Essex registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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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

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

General Legal Services Firms in Essex

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

A

A S Greenstreet Limited

Chelmsford

A

Alane Lunn Solicitor Limited

Ongar

A

Allied Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd

Also known as Alc Solicitors

Ilford

A

Aspley Law Limited

Billericay

A

Atm Law

Ilford

A

Avery Emerson

Ilford

B

B a Chappell & Co

Chelmsford

B

Barnes and Partners

Harlow

B

Bart-williams & Co

Ilford

B

Bright & Sons (solicitors) Limited

Maldon

B

Britannia Solicitors Ltd

Ilford

B

Bs Solicitors Limited

Also known as Briton Solicitors

Ilford

B

Bw Solicitors Ltd

Ilford

C

Capstick Dale & Partners Solicitors Ltd

Romford

C

Carl Martin Solicitors

Ilford

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Essex?

There are 58 regulated general legal services law firms in Essex on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a general legal services solicitor in Essex?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Essex typically earn between £40,000 and £58,000, with a mid-point around £48,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £53,000 to £78,000.

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.