Criminal Law Jobs in Merseyside

There are 29 regulated criminal law law firms in Merseyside 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 Merseyside. 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 Merseyside

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

B

Bdh Solicitors Limited

Birkenhead

B

Bell Lamb & Joynson

Liverpool

B

Bj & Co Solicitors Limited

Liverpool

B

Brown Turner Ross Limited

Southport

C

Canters Crime Ltd

Liverpool

C

Chris Saltrese Solicitors

Southport

C

Christopher Mantle and Co Limited

Prescot

C

Cobleys Solicitors Ltd

Liverpool

D

Davison Flynn Duke Solicitors LLP

Birkenhead

F

Frank Roe Solicitors

St. Helens

H

Haworth & Gallagher

Birkenhead

H

Haygarth Jones Solicitors

St. Helens

I

Ims Law Limited

St. Helens

J

J Keith Park Solicitors

St. Helens

J

Jackson Lees Group Ltd

Liverpool

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Merseyside?

There are 29 regulated criminal law law firms in Merseyside on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Merseyside 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.