Employment Jobs in Somerset

There are 27 regulated employment law firms in Somerset 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 Somerset. 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 Somerset

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

A

Adrian Stables LLP

Langport

A

Amicus Law (south West) LLP

Bridgwater

A

Arcadia Legal Limited

Langport

B

Barrington & Sons Limited

Burnham-on-sea

B

Battens Solicitors Limited

Castle Cary

B

Bennetts Solicitors Ltd

Bristol

B

Berensens LLP

Chard

B

Bgw Law Limited

Shepton Mallet

C

Chubb Bulleid Limited

Wells

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Taunton

C

Culshaw Holdings Limited

Street

D

David McCrum Limited

Glastonbury

E

Everys Solicitors LLP

Taunton

F

Foot Anstey LLP

Taunton

G

Gould & Swayne Limited

Street

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in Somerset?

There are 27 regulated employment law firms in Somerset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified employment solicitors in Somerset 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.