Civil Litigation Jobs in Dorset

There are 29 regulated civil litigation law firms in Dorset registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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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)£43,000
£34,000 – £51,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£45,000 – £69,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,000
£59,000 – £100,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,500
£38,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£62,000
£50,500 – £74,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£85,500
£66,500 – £112,000

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

Civil Litigation Firms in Dorset

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

A

Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

B

Battens Solicitors Limited

Sherborne

B

Blackburn Law Limited

Dorchester

B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Blandford Forum

C

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP

Also known as Coles Miller Claims Uk, Serious Injury Solicitors

Poole

D

Druitts Limited

Bournemouth

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Swanage

F

Farnfields LLP

Gillingham

F

Frettens LLP

Christchurch

G

Gales Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

G

Grid Law Limited

Bournemouth

H

Harold G Walker

Wimborne

H

Humphries Kirk LLP

Also known as Hk Law

Wareham

J

Jordan Williams Law Limited

Also known as Traffic Solicitor Dorset

Wimborne

K

Kernon Kelleher Solicitors Limited

Blandford Forum

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil litigation law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 29 regulated civil litigation law firms in Dorset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a civil litigation solicitor in Dorset?

Newly qualified civil litigation solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £38,000 and £55,000, with a mid-point around £45,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £74,000.

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.