Employment Jobs in County

There are 18 regulated employment law firms in County registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

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Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500
£38,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£50,000 – £76,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£65,000 – £110,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£50,500
£42,000 – £61,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£68,500
£55,500 – £82,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£94,500
£73,500 – £124,000

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

Employment Firms in County

These firms are registered with the SRA for employment in County. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP

Belfast

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Darlington

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Durham

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

G

Greystone Legal LLP

Newton Aycliffe

H

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Belfast

H

Hewitts

Bishop Auckland

L

Lever Law Limited

Durham

M

MacKs Solicitors Limited

Darlington

M

McGarry Law LLP

Also known as Smith Roddam

Barnard Castle

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Spennymoor

N

Newtons Solicitors Limited

Darlington

P

Peter Dunn & Co Limited

Seaham

P

Pinsent Masons LLP

Belfast

S

Swinburne Maddison LLP

Durham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in County?

There are 18 regulated employment law firms in County on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in County?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in County typically earn between £42,000 and £61,000, with a mid-point around £50,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £55,500 to £82,000.

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.