About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Opportunity: Private Client Solicitor Location: North Somerset (Hybrid and Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus If you're a Private Client Solicitor looking for something that genuinely fits around your life, not the other way round, this is worth a conversation. We're working with a long-standing, well-regarded firm with deep roots in its local community and a loyal, established client base. This isn't a volume-driven environment. It's about quality work, trusted relationships and having the time and autonomy to do things properly. What makes this role different is its flexibility - not just in working patterns but in how the role itself is shaped. The Opportunity: This is not a "one size fits all" hire. Whether you: Want to focus purely on fee-earning and enjoy high-quality private client work, or Are looking to step up, influence direction and grow a team around you the firm is open to building the role around you. You'll work...

Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary : £24,960 - £26,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2026 Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We re seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You ll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You ll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a...