Civil Litigation Jobs in Manchester

There are 26 regulated civil litigation law firms in Manchester 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 Manchester. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£48,000
£38,000 – £58,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£65,000
£50,000 – £85,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,000
£35,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£48,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£65,000 – £105,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£21,000 – £27,000
3–5 years£30,000
£26,000 – £34,000
5+ years£32,000
£28,000 – £38,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,000
£27,000 – £35,000
5+ years£33,000
£29,000 – £38,000

Civil Litigation Firms in Manchester

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

A

Aubrey Isaacson Solicitors LLP

Manchester

B

Bbs Law Ltd

Manchester

B

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Manchester

C

Chafes Hague Lambert LLP

Urmston

C

Chambers O'neill Solicitors Ltd

Manchester

C

Clough & Willis

Bolton

C

Cromptons Solicitors Limited

Bolton

D

Dla Piper Uk LLP

Manchester

D

Dwf Law LLP

Manchester

G

Garratts

Oldham

H

Hd Law Limited

Manchester

K

Kpmg LLP

Manchester

L

Leigh Day

Manchester

M

McHale Legal Limited

Altrincham

M

Mwg Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil litigation law firms are there in Manchester?

There are 26 regulated civil litigation law firms in Manchester on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified civil litigation solicitors in Manchester typically earn between £35,000 and £55,000, with a mid-point around £45,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £48,000 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.