Criminal Law Jobs in Cornwall

There are 6 regulated criminal law law firms in Cornwall 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 Cornwall. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£27,500
£22,000 – £33,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£37,500
£29,500 – £45,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£51,000
£39,000 – £66,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£27,500 – £43,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£45,500
£37,500 – £56,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,500
£51,000 – £82,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,000
£16,500 – £21,000
3–5 years£23,500
£20,500 – £26,500
5+ years£25,000
£22,000 – £29,500

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

Criminal Law Firms in Cornwall

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

C

C Nicholls Solicitors

Bodmin

C

Coodes LLP

Truro

C

Cornwall Defence Solicitors LLP

St. Austell

C

Cox Burley Solicitors

Liskeard

P

Parnalls Solicitors Limited

Launceston

W

Walters & Barbary LLP

Camborne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Cornwall?

There are 6 regulated criminal law law firms in Cornwall on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a criminal law solicitor in Cornwall?

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Cornwall typically earn between £27,500 and £43,000, with a mid-point around £35,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £37,500 to £56,500.

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.