Immigration Jobs in County Durham

There are 8 firms practising immigration law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 5 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,500
£28,500 – £43,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£47,500
£37,500 – £57,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£63,500
£49,000 – £83,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£38,000
£31,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,500
£42,000 – £62,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£71,500
£55,500 – £93,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£52,500
£42,500 – £66,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£69,500
£54,500 – £91,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£100,000
£74,500 – £136,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

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£26,000
£25,000 – £29,000

Immigration Firms in County Durham

These firms are registered with the SRA for immigration in County Durham. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

C

Collingwood Immigration Services LLP

Stockton-on-tees

E

Edmc Legal Limited

Also known as Rmz Law Offices

Stockton-on-tees

H

Halliday Reeves Solicitors

Middlesbrough

I

Iris Law LLP

Also known as Iris Law Firm

Middlesborough

I

Ison Harrison Limited

Also known as Harrison Bundey, The Yorkshire Law Firm

Middlesbrough

M

Miles Hutchinson & Lithgow

Saltburn-by-the-sea

S

Square One Law LLP

Darlington

W

Ward Hadaway LLP

Stockton-on-tees

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many immigration law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 8 firms practising immigration law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 5 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 2 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a immigration solicitor in County Durham?

Newly qualified immigration solicitors in County Durham typically earn between £28,500 and £66,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £35,500, mid-size firms around £38,000 and City or national firms around £52,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £37,500 to £91,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £47,500, mid-size around £51,500 and City or national firms around £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.