Criminal Law Jobs in South Yorkshire

There are 20 regulated criminal law law firms in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£28,500
£22,500 – £34,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£39,000
£30,500 – £47,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£52,500
£40,500 – £68,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£36,500
£28,500 – £44,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,000
£39,000 – £58,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£64,500
£52,500 – £85,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£19,500
£17,000 – £22,000
3–5 years£24,000
£21,000 – £27,500
5+ years£26,000
£22,500 – £30,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£28,500
£25,500 – £33,500
5+ years£31,500
£27,500 – £36,000

Criminal Law Firms in South Yorkshire

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

A

Adam Law Solicitors Limited

Sheffield

A

Ashmans Solicitors Ltd

Sheffield

C

Chris Stevenson Solicitors

Doncaster

E

Equity Law Chambers

Rotherham

F

Favell Smith & Lawson Limited

Sheffield

F

Foys Solicitors

Doncaster

G

Grainger Appleyard Solicitors Limited

Doncaster

G

Gwbharthills LLP

Rotherham

J

John Gaunt & Partners

Sheffield

J

Jordans Solicitors LLP

Doncaster

K

Khan Solicitors Limited

Sheffield

N

Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors Limited

Sheffield

N

Number One Law LLP

Doncaster

P

Philip & Robert Howard Solicitors Limited

Barnsley

S

Sills & Betteridge LLP

Doncaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in South Yorkshire?

There are 20 regulated criminal law law firms in South Yorkshire on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in South Yorkshire typically earn between £28,500 and £44,500, with a mid-point around £36,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £39,000 to £58,000.

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.