Criminal Law Jobs in Kent

There are 35 regulated criminal law law firms in Kent 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 Kent. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£30,000
£24,000 – £35,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£41,000
£32,500 – £49,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£55,500
£42,500 – £72,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,000 – £47,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£49,500
£41,000 – £61,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£55,500 – £89,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£20,500
£18,000 – £23,000
3–5 years£25,500
£22,000 – £29,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,000 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Criminal Law Firms in Kent

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

A

Aletta Shaw Ltd

Bexleyheath

B

Bond Joseph

Canterbury

B

Burroughs

Maidstone

C

Chancellors Lea Brewer LLP

Bexleyheath

C

Chiltern Law Limited

Maidstone

C

Clarke Kiernan LLP

Tonbridge

D

David Barton Solicitor Advocate Limited

Ashford

D

Dobsons

Bromley

D

Dorcas Funmi & Co

Erith

D

Dunbar Solicitors Ltd

Ashford

F

Frazer Bradshaw

Bromley

G

Goldkorns Solicitors

Bromley

G

Graham & Co Solicitors Limited

Herne Bay

G

Gt Stewart Limited

Ashford

G

Gullands LLP

Maidstone

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Kent?

There are 35 regulated criminal law law firms in Kent on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Kent typically earn between £30,000 and £47,000, with a mid-point around £38,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £41,000 to £61,000.

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.