General Legal Services Jobs in County Durham

There are 11 firms practising general legal services law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 4 boutique or high street, 5 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£39,500
£31,500 – £47,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£53,000
£42,000 – £64,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£70,500
£54,500 – £92,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£42,000
£35,000 – £51,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£46,500 – £68,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£79,000
£61,500 – £104,000

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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

General Legal Services Firms in County Durham

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

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Durham

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Darlington

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

K

Kenneth M Barrow & Co Limited

Seaham

M

McGarry Law LLP

Also known as Smith Roddam

Barnard Castle

R

R Bell & Son

Hartlepool

S

Swinburne Maddison LLP

Durham

T

Taylor Goodchild Limited

Also known as Taylor Goodchild Solicitors (practicing Style for Taylor Goodchild Limited)

Middlesbrough

T

Tmj Legal Services Limited

Hartlepool

W

Watson Woodhouse Limited

Middlesbrough

W

Womble Bond Dickinson (uk) LLP

Redcar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many general legal services law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 11 firms practising general legal services law with an office in County Durham on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in County Durham typically earn between £35,000 and £51,000, with a mid-point around £42,000. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £46,500 to £68,500.

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.