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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.


Family Solicitor

We are seeking to recruit a 2-4 year PQE Solicitor into our Family Department.  The ideal candidate will be an all rounder and will have experience of Public Law, Divorce, Finances and Children work and will have done privately paying work as well as having some experience in Legal Aid.  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.



Accounts Assistant

We are urgently seeking an Accounts Assistant for our growing team, based in Colchester City Centre.  Experience of  Accounts is vital for this role and Solicitors Accounts in particular is desirable but willingness to learn and a passion for accounts is the key.  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.


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.


Legal Secretaries

John Fowlers are looking for two experienced Legal Secretaries to help across the firm.  Candidates will need to be comfortable with working in a variety of areas of law including residential and commercial conveyancing, private client, litigation and family.  If you are interested in these positions, please e-mail neil.watts@johnfowlers.co.uk  with 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.