Mental Health Jobs in Tyne and Wear

There are 10 firms practising mental health law with an office in Tyne and Wear, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 2 boutique or high street, 5 mid-size, and 3 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Tyne and Wear. 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

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,000
£22,500 – £25,500
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)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
5+ years£26,000
£24,000 – £29,000

Mental Health Firms in Tyne and Wear

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

B

Ben Hoare Bell LLP

Gateshead

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Tynemouth

C

Case Richardson Law

Newcastle Upon Tyne

D

David Gray Solicitors LLP

South Shields

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Newcastle Upon Tyne

H

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

North Shields

H

Hardings Solicitors Limited

Sunderland

H

Hill Dickinson LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

I

Irwin Mitchell LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Gateshead

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mental health law firms are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 10 firms practising mental health law with an office in Tyne and Wear on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a mental health solicitor in Tyne and Wear?

Newly qualified mental health solicitors in Tyne and Wear typically earn between £31,500 and £46,000, with a mid-point around £38,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £42,000 to £62,000.

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.