General Legal Services Jobs in Somerset

There are 26 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Somerset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 15 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 5 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Somerset. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,500
£33,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,000
£43,500 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,500
£57,000 – £96,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£44,000
£37,000 – £53,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£49,000 – £72,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£83,000
£64,500 – £108,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£23,500 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£26,000 – £31,000
5+ years£30,500
£27,500 – £34,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,500
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

General Legal Services Firms in Somerset

These firms are registered with the SRA for general legal services in Somerset. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Adrian Stables LLP

Langport

A

Alan Turner & Co

Bath

A

Allen Hoole Limited

Bristol

B

Beaufort Montague Harris Limited

Bath

B

Bgw Law Limited

Also known as Bartlett Gooding Weelen

Cheddar

C

Chubb Bulleid Limited

Street

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Taunton

C

Culshaw Holdings Limited

Street

F

Foot Anstey LLP

Taunton

F

Forrester Sylvester MacKett LLP

Frome

G

George Hawks Solicitor

Somerton

G

Gould & Swayne Limited

Also known as Qualitysolicitors Gould & Swayne (practising Style for - Gould & Swayne)

Glastonbury

H

Harris & Harris Legal Services LLP

Also known as Harris & Harris

Frome

H

Helen Starkie Solicitor

Bath

O

Omnialegal Limited

Also known as Omnia Solicitors

Bath

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in Somerset?

There are 26 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Somerset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 15 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 5 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a general legal services solicitor in Somerset?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Somerset typically earn between £33,000 and £53,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £41,500 and mid-size firms around £44,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £43,500 to £72,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £55,000 and mid-size around £60,000.

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.