Employment Jobs in Devon

There are 54 firms practising employment law with an office in Devon, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 20 boutique or high street, 14 mid-size, and 20 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Devon. 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

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£58,000
£47,000 – £73,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£77,000
£60,000 – £101,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£110,500
£82,500 – £150,000

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)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

Employment Firms in Devon

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

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Almy & Thomas Limited

Torquay

A

Amicus Law (south West) LLP

Also known as Amicuslaw Incorporating Solicitors Title, Amicuslaw Incorporating Broomhead and Saul, Amicuslaw, Amicus Law (south West) LLP (formerly Mustoe Shorter Solicitors and Advocates)

Exeter

A

Ashfords LLP

Exeter

B

Beers LLP

Plymouth

B

Berensens LLP

Exmouth

B

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

Also known as Biscoes

Tavistock

B

Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors LLP

Barnstaple

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Exeter

B

Buchanans Solicitors

Sidmouth

B

Busbys Solicitors Limited

Also known as Dart Legal Services, Ccj Help, Move Sure Conveyancing, Pa Claim Uk

Totnes

C

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Exeter

C

Cfel Limited

Also known as Filor Solicitors

Crediton

C

Chilcotts Law Ltd

Tavistock

C

Coodes LLP

Holsworthy

C

Courtyard Solicitors LLP

Totnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Devon?

There are 54 firms practising employment law with an office in Devon, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 20 boutique or high street, 14 mid-size, and 20 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Devon typically earn between £35,000 and £73,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,500, mid-size firms around £46,500 and City or national firms around £58,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,000 to £101,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £58,000, mid-size around £63,000 and City or national firms around £77,000.

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.