Children Law Jobs in Dorset

There are 29 firms practising children law law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 12 boutique or high street, 10 mid-size, and 7 large.

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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)£39,500
£31,500 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£52,500
£41,500 – £63,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,000
£54,000 – £92,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£42,000
£35,000 – £50,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£46,500 – £68,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£78,500
£61,000 – £103,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

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

Wareham

B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Dorchester

C

Child Law Partnership Limited

Bournemouth

D

Dutton Gregory LLP

Bournemouth

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

F

Frettens LLP

Wimborne

G

Gales Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

H

Humphries Kirk LLP

Also known as Hk Law

Blandford Forum

J

Jg Family Law Specialists Limited

Ferndown

J

Jordan Williams Law Limited

Also known as Traffic Solicitor Dorset

Wimborne

K

Kitson & Trotman LLP

Also known as Kt Law

Bridport

K

Kjs Solicitors Limited

Also known as K J Smith Solicitors

Bournemouth

L

Laceys Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

L

Leonard Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many children law law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 29 firms practising children law law with an office 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 £35,000 and £50,500, with a mid-point around £42,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £46,500 to £68,000.

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.