Civil Litigation Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 351 firms practising civil litigation law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 207 boutique or high street, 70 mid-size, and 74 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£35,000 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000 – £70,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £102,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£39,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,500
£68,000 – £114,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
3–5 years£29,500
£27,000 – £32,500
5+ years£32,000
£29,000 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

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

Civil Litigation Firms in Greater Manchester

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

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3d Solicitors Ltd.

Manchester

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A&a Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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A2 Solicitors LLP

Rochdale

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Aaron & Partners LLP

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Ab Corporate LLP

Also known as Ab Private Client

Manchester

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Abbey Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Abbleys Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Adco Legal Limited

Bury

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Manchester

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Afg Law Limited

Bolton

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Ag Solicitors Ltd

Manchester

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Agh Solicitors

Bolton

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Agi Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Ahl Legal Ltd

Manchester

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Alderman Solicitors

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil litigation law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 351 firms practising civil litigation law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 207 boutique or high street, 70 mid-size, and 74 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified civil litigation solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £35,000 and £56,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,500 and mid-size firms around £46,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,000 to £75,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £58,000 and mid-size around £63,000.

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.