Criminal Law Jobs in East Sussex

There are 26 firms practising criminal law law with an office in East Sussex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 17 boutique or high street, 5 mid-size, and 4 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for East Sussex. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,500
£30,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500 – £61,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,000
£52,500 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,500
£59,500 – £100,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Criminal Law Firms in East Sussex

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

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Abr Solicitors Limited

Also known as Clarion Advocates

Brighton

B

Benson George Solicitors

Peacehaven

B

Bishop & Light Solicitors Limited

Also known as Bishop & Light Incorporating Hunters

Hove

B

Brian MacKrell & Co Ltd

Also known as MacKrell March & Co

Hove

B

Britton and Time Limited

Hove

B

Bws

Brighton

C

Cramp and Mullaney LLP

Battle

E

Emw Law LLP

Also known as Emw (practising Style for - Emw Law Llp), Sp Law (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Northampton Office), Penman Sedgwick (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Watford Office)

Brighton

H

Harringtons Solicitors Limited

Brighton

H

Harris Paley Schone Limited

Hove

H

Horsman Solicitors Limited

Lewes

K

Kellys Solicitors (brighton) Ltd

Brighton

L

Linda Filby

Brighton

M

Martin Cray & Co

Brighton

M

Mitchell Solicitors

Eastbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many criminal law law firms are there in East Sussex?

There are 26 firms practising criminal law law with an office in East Sussex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 17 boutique or high street, 5 mid-size, and 4 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified criminal law solicitors in East Sussex typically earn between £30,500 and £49,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500 and mid-size firms around £41,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £66,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,000 and mid-size around £55,500.

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.