Civil Litigation Jobs in Durham

There are 14 regulated civil litigation law firms in Durham 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 Durham. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£31,500
£25,000 – £38,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£43,000
£34,000 – £52,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£58,500
£45,000 – £76,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£40,500
£31,500 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£52,000
£43,000 – £65,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£72,000
£58,500 – £94,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£21,500
£19,000 – £24,500
3–5 years£27,000
£23,500 – £30,500
5+ years£29,000
£25,000 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£21,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £31,500
5+ years£29,500
£26,000 – £34,000

Civil Litigation Firms in Durham

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

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Darlington

C

Cjk Legal

Darlington

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Durham

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

F

Freeman Johnson

Darlington

L

Lever Law Limited

Durham

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Spennymoor

N

Newtons Solicitors Limited

Darlington

P

Peter Dunn & Co Limited

Seaham

S

Swinburne Maddison LLP

Durham

T

The Barrington Law Partnership

Bishop Auckland

T

Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP

Barnard Castle

T

Tmj Legal Services Limited

Wingate

W

Watson Woodhouse Limited

Darlington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil litigation law firms are there in Durham?

There are 14 regulated civil litigation law firms in Durham on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a civil litigation solicitor in Durham?

Newly qualified civil litigation solicitors in Durham typically earn between £31,500 and £49,500, with a mid-point around £40,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £43,000 to £65,000.

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.