Employment Jobs in Cumbria

There are 16 regulated employment law firms in Cumbria registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£35,000 – £52,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000 – £70,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £101,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£38,500 – £56,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,000 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,000
£67,500 – £114,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

Employment Firms in Cumbria

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

A

Afterathena Limited

Kendal

A

Arnold Greenwood Solicitors Limited

Also known as Arnold Greenwood Solicitors (practicing Style for Arnold Greenwood Solicitors Limited)

Kendal

B

Bell Park Kerridge Limited

Also known as Jennings Debt Recovery

Carlisle

B

Bendles LLP

Also known as Bleasdale & Co Solicitors

Carlisle

B

Brockbank Curwen Cain & Hall Limited

Also known as Brockbanks

Whitehaven

C

Cartmell Shepherd Limited

Carlisle

D

Denby & Co Solicitors Limited

Barrow-in-furness

G

Gedye & Sons (solicitors) Limited

Grange-over-sands

H

Harrison Drury & Co Ltd

Kendal

H

Hft Gough & Co Limited

Whitehaven

L

Livingstons Solicitors Limited

Ulverston

P

Progression Solicitors Limited

Grange-over-sands

S

Strutt Business Law Limited

Also known as Sbl

Penrith

T

Temple Heelis D R Limited

Also known as Temple Heelis

Kendal

W

Wragg Mark-bell Solicitors Limited

Carlisle

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Cumbria?

There are 16 regulated employment law firms in Cumbria on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Cumbria typically earn between £38,500 and £56,000, with a mid-point around £46,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £51,000 to £75,500.

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.