Employment Jobs in Dorset

There are 21 regulated employment law firms in Dorset registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£34,000
£27,000 – £40,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£46,500
£36,500 – £56,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£63,000
£48,500 – £82,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£34,000 – £53,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£56,000
£46,500 – £69,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£63,000 – £101,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,000
£20,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£29,000
£25,000 – £33,000
5+ years£31,000
£27,000 – £36,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,500
£25,000 – £32,000
5+ years£30,500
£26,500 – £35,000

Employment Firms in Dorset

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

A

Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

B

Battens Solicitors Limited

Sherborne

B

Blackburn Law Limited

Dorchester

B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Blandford Forum

C

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP

Poole

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Swanage

E

Emplawyer Legal Limited

Ringwood

E

Essential Employment Law Services Limited

Bridport

F

Frettens LLP

Christchurch

G

Gales Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

H

Harold G Walker

Wimborne

H

Humphries Kirk LLP

Wareham

L

Laceys Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

L

Lester Aldridge LLP

Bournemouth

M

Mogers Drewett LLP

Sherborne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 21 regulated employment law firms in Dorset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £34,000 and £53,000, with a mid-point around £43,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £46,500 to £69,500.

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.