Mental Health Jobs in Kent

There are 8 firms practising mental health law with an office in Kent, 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 Kent. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£40,500
£32,500 – £48,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£54,000
£43,000 – £65,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£72,000
£56,000 – £94,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,000
£36,000 – £52,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,500
£47,500 – £70,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£81,000
£63,000 – £106,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£60,000
£48,500 – £75,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£79,000
£62,000 – £104,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£114,000
£85,000 – £154,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Mental Health Firms in Kent

These firms are registered with the SRA for mental health in Kent. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

B

Bishop Akers LLP

Swanley

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Tunbridge Wells

J

John Copland & Son

Sheerness

R

R. Charlton & Co Ltd

Folkestone

R

Rkb Legal Services Limited

Also known as Rkb Law Solicitors

Maidstone

T

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Tunbridge Wells

W

Wellers Law Group LLP

Also known as Wellers

Sevenoaks

W

Wolton & Co

Canterbury

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mental health law firms are there in Kent?

There are 8 firms practising mental health law with an office in Kent, 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 mental health solicitor in Kent?

Newly qualified mental health solicitors in Kent typically earn between £32,500 and £75,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £40,500, mid-size firms around £43,000 and City or national firms around £60,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £43,000 to £104,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £54,000, mid-size around £58,500 and City or national firms around £79,000.

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.