Children Law Jobs in Dorset

There are 17 regulated children law law firms in Dorset registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Dorset. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£28,500
£22,500 – £34,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£39,000
£31,000 – £47,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£52,500
£40,500 – £69,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,500
£28,500 – £44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,000
£39,000 – £58,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£65,000
£52,500 – £85,000

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,500
£17,000 – £22,000
3–5 years£24,500
£21,000 – £27,500
5+ years£26,000
£22,500 – £31,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,500
£25,000 – £32,000
5+ years£30,500
£26,500 – £35,000

Children Law Firms in Dorset

These firms are registered with the SRA for children law in Dorset. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

B

Battens Solicitors Limited

Sherborne

B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Blandford Forum

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Swanage

F

Frettens LLP

Christchurch

G

Gales Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

H

Humphries Kirk LLP

Wareham

J

Jordan Williams Law Limited

Wimborne

K

Kitson & Trotman LLP

Beaminster

L

Laceys Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

N

Nantes Solicitors Limited

Bridport

P

Pengillys LLP

Weymouth

P

Porter Dodson LLP

Bridport

P

Preston Redman LLP

Bournemouth

S

Simmonds

Poole

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many children law law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 17 regulated children law law firms in Dorset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a children law solicitor in Dorset?

Newly qualified children law solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £28,500 and £44,500, with a mid-point around £36,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £39,000 to £58,500.

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.