Criminal Law Jobs in Durham

There are 14 regulated criminal law law firms in Durham 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 Durham. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£27,000
£21,500 – £32,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£36,500
£29,000 – £44,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£49,500
£38,500 – £65,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£34,500
£27,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£44,500
£36,500 – £55,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£61,000
£49,500 – £80,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£18,500
£16,000 – £20,500
3–5 years£23,000
£20,000 – £26,000
5+ years£24,500
£21,500 – £29,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£21,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £31,500
5+ years£29,500
£26,000 – £34,000

Criminal Law Firms in Durham

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

C

C W Booth & Co

Bishop Auckland

C

Chivers Solicitors

Durham

D

Djms Solicitors Ltd

Consett

D

Dma Law Limited

Darlington

F

Freeman Johnson

Darlington

H

Hewitts

Bishop Auckland

K

Kenneth M Barrow & Co Limited

Seaham

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Spennymoor

N

Newtons Solicitors Limited

Darlington

R

Richmond Anderson Goudie Part of the Richmond Partnership

Chester Le Street

S

Smith & Graham

Peterlee

S

Swinburne Snowball and Jackson

Consett

T

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP

Barnard Castle

W

Watson Woodhouse Limited

Darlington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Durham?

There are 14 regulated criminal law law firms in Durham on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Durham typically earn between £27,000 and £42,000, with a mid-point around £34,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £36,500 to £55,000.

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.