Fee Earner Solicitor – Colchester & Ilford, Essex

Fee Earner Solicitor – Colchester & Ilford, Essex

Colchester Full-Time 34650 - 42350 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
BW Solicitors

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build your own caseload and practice area in a supportive law firm.
  • Company: BW Solicitors, a modern and expanding law firm with a paperless approach.
  • Benefits: Generous fee-sharing, growth potential, and flexible working locations.
  • Other info: Opportunities in various practice areas including Immigration & Asylum.
  • Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in legal services.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE and entrepreneurial spirit.

The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 Β£ per year.

About the Company

BW Solicitors is a trusted and expanding law firm, with an established office in Ilford and a growing presence in Colchester following strong growth in our local client base. We are a Clio-powered, fully paperless practice with a modern, efficient approach to legal service delivery.

About the Role

We're looking for a driven Fee Earner with a minimum of 1-3 years PQE to join us across our Colchester and Ilford offices. This is a genuine opportunity to build a caseload and a career within an established and ambitious firm, with flexibility to work from either location depending on your circumstances and client base.

Locations

  • Colchester β€” our newly expanding regional office
  • Ilford β€” Olympic House, 28–42 Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1BA (our established head office)

What We Offer

  • Very generous and competitive fee-sharing arrangement
  • Significant growth potential across both our Colchester and Ilford offices
  • Modern, paperless case management (Clio)
  • Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working culture
  • Autonomy to build your own client base and practice area focus

Practice Areas

Our core strength is Immigration & Asylum, alongside Family & Children, Wills & Probate, Landlord & Tenant, Civil Disputes, and Criminal Defence/Motoring Offences (Colchester Magistrates' Court nearby for our Colchester office) and we provide services to SMEs.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 1-3 years PQE
  • Immigration & Asylum experience preferred; other practice area experience welcome
  • Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable growing a caseload
  • Right to practise in England & Wales
  • You would have your own client following

To Apply

Email your CV and a short covering note, stating your preferred location, to .

Fee Earner Solicitor – Colchester & Ilford, Essex employer: BW Solicitors

BW Solicitors is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in both Colchester and Ilford. With a generous fee-sharing arrangement and significant growth potential, employees are encouraged to build their own client base while enjoying the benefits of a modern, paperless practice. The firm's friendly culture fosters collaboration and provides ample opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for ambitious solicitors to thrive.

BW Solicitors

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BW Solicitors Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Fee Earner Solicitor – Colchester & Ilford, Essex

Qualified Solicitor
1-3 years PQE
Immigration & Asylum experience
Entrepreneurial mindset
Self-motivated
Client relationship management
Caseload management