Immigration Jobs in Dorset

There are 5 firms practising immigration law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 3 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)£38,500
£31,000 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,500
£40,500 – £62,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500
£53,000 – £90,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,500 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,000
£60,000 – £101,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,000
£46,000 – £71,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£75,000
£58,500 – £99,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£108,000
£80,500 – £146,500

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

Immigration Firms in Dorset

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

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)

Weymouth

D

Dutton Gregory LLP

Bournemouth

L

Leonard Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth

P

Paris Smith LLP

Bournemouth

S

Stephens Scown LLP

Bournemouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many immigration law firms are there in Dorset?

There are 5 firms practising immigration law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 3 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified immigration solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £31,000 and £71,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500, mid-size firms around £41,000 and City or national firms around £57,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £99,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,500, mid-size around £55,500 and City or national firms around £75,000.

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.