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We are an exciting law firm with offices in Colchester, Brightlingsea and West Mersea. Our solicitors' team deliver innovative, expert legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across the region. We take pride in our warm and supportive culture and seek to recruit individuals who look to put clients at the heart of their work.

Our current vacancies are listed below.  Applications from agencies will be considered but must be submitted by e-mail and must relate to the specific posts listed below.  Speculative telephone calls from agencies will not be taken.


Litigation Solicitor

We wish to recruit an ambitious, experience litigation solicitor to join John Fowlers, initially to cover an existing caseload, but with the vision and potential to grow and develop a forward thinking litigation department.  The ability to handle a wide range of litigation including Landlord and Tenant, Employment Law, Commercial Disputes and Contentious Probate matters is essential to enable close working with our Commercial and Private Client teams.  Personal Injury experience is not required.  As you will initially be the only Solicitor in the department, the ability to run these files without supervision is critical. The post will be office based in the centre of Colchester, but flexible working may be considered after the initial probation period of six months is successfully completed.  Competitive salary, benefits and excellent prospects for the right candidate.  If you are interested in this position, please e-mail neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.uk  with a CV and covering letter.


Court of Protection Paralegal

We are seeking to recruit a Paralegal into our growing Private Client Department.  Experience of assisting with Court of Protection files is absolutely essential for this role, as is a full, clean driving licence and a willingness to travel for client visits.  If you are interested in this position, please e-mail neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.uk  with a CV and covering letter.  Competitive salary and benefits.


Residential Conveyancing Secretary - Maternity Cover

We are looking for a Legal Secretary with extensive experience of Residential Conveyancing to join our thriving department.  The role will initially be for a fixed 12-month period although changing circumstances may lead to this being a permanent role for the correct candidate.  If you are interested in this position, please e-mail neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.uk  with a CV and covering letter.  Competitive salary and benefits.


Commercial Conveyancing Secretary

We are looking for a Legal Secretary with extensive experience of Commercial Conveyancing to join our team.  If you are interested in this position, please e-mail neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.ukwith a CV and covering letter.  Competitive salary and benefits.


If you feel that you may be a good fit for John Fowlers, please feel free to send a CV and covering letter to neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.uk as we are an expanding firm and opportunities frequently arise.