Employment Jobs in County Durham

There are 34 firms practising employment law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 10 boutique or high street, 15 mid-size, and 9 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500
£33,500 – £50,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£44,000 – £67,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£74,000
£57,500 – £97,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,500
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £109,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

Employment Firms in County Durham

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

A

Askews Solicitors Limited

Middlesbrough

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Durham

C

Chadwick Lawrence LLP

Also known as Yorkshires Legal People, Chadlaw, Acclaim

Darlington

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Darlington

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

G

Greystone Legal LLP

Newton Aycliffe

H

Hay & Kilner LLP

Also known as Hay & Kilner Law Firm

Stockton-on-tees

H

Hewitts

Stockton-on-tees

H

Hnw Law Ltd

Middlesbrough

I

Irwin Mitchell LLP

Middlesbrough

I

Ison Harrison Limited

Also known as The Yorkshire Law Firm, Harrison Bundey

Middlesbrough

J

Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP

Also known as Jacksons Personal Law, Jacksons Law Firm, Jacksons Business Law, Jacksons

Stockton-on-tees

K

Knights Professional Services Limited

Also known as Cl Medilaw, Integrar, Knights

Stockton-on-tees

L

Lever Law Limited

Durham

M

MacKs Solicitors Limited

Redcar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 34 firms practising employment law with an office in County Durham on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in County Durham typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £49,000 to £72,000.

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.