Family & Matrimonial Jobs in Dorset

There are 53 firms practising family & matrimonial law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 24 boutique or high street, 19 mid-size, and 10 large.

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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)£41,500
£33,000 – £50,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£44,000 – £67,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,500
£57,000 – £97,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £108,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

Family & Matrimonial Firms in Dorset

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

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Lester Aldridge LLP

Bournemouth

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Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

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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)

Weymouth

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Battens Solicitors Limited

Wareham

B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Dorchester

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Child Law Partnership Limited

Bournemouth

C

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP

Also known as Coles Miller Claims Uk, Serious Injury Solicitors

Wimborne

D

Dibbens

Wimborne

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Druitts Limited

Bournemouth

D

Dutton Gregory LLP

Bournemouth

E

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

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Farnfields LLP

Gillingham

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Frettens LLP

Wimborne

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Gales Solicitors Limited

Bournemouth

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Hamilton Law Limited

Poole

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many family & matrimonial law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 53 firms practising family & matrimonial law with an office in Dorset on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a family & matrimonial solicitor in Dorset?

Newly qualified family & matrimonial solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £37,000 and £53,500, with a mid-point around £44,000. 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.