Criminal Law Jobs in Suffolk

There are 12 regulated criminal law law firms in Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk

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

B

Barricella Hughes Marchant Solicitors

Ipswich

B

Birketts LLP

Ipswich

B

Breydons Solicitors Ltd

Stowmarket

E

Edmondson Hall

Newmarket

F

Fosters Solicitors LLP

Lowestoft

G

Gotelee Solicitors LLP

Woodbridge

H

Hullock & Co Solicitors

Ipswich

N

Norton Peskett

Lowestoft

O

Oslers

Stowmarket

S

Saunders Goodin Riddleston

Ipswich

T

T.e.w. Solicitors Limited

Ipswich

W

Willett & Co

Bury St. Edmunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in Suffolk?

There are 12 regulated criminal law law firms in Suffolk on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in Suffolk 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.