General Legal Services Jobs in Derbyshire

There are 18 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Derbyshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 10 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£33,000 – £49,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£54,500
£43,000 – £66,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,000
£56,500 – £95,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£36,500 – £53,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£59,000
£48,000 – £71,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£82,000
£63,500 – £107,500

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£28,000
£25,500 – £30,500
5+ years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£22,500 – £25,000
3–5 years£25,000
£23,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£24,500 – £30,000

General Legal Services Firms in Derbyshire

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

B

Banner Jones Limited

Also known as Banner Jones Legal Costing Services

Chesterfield

B

Brm Law Limited

Chesterfield

C

Chafes Hague Lambert LLP

High Peak

C

Cleaver Thompson Limited

Alfreton

C

Cmp Legal Limited

Chesterfield

C

Cooper Sons Hartley and Williams LLP

Buxton

D

Dalton Law Limited

Also known as Chubb & Co

Matlock

E

Edward Hands & Lewis Limited

Also known as R a Wilkinson & Co, Marsh Brown & Co, Pricketts, Ehl Commercial, Sheltons, H Pipes & Co

Melbourne

E

Ellis-fermor & Negus Limited

Belper

F

Flint Bishop Limited

Also known as Fb Training, Fb Costs

Derby

F

Flint Bishop LLP

Also known as Fb Debt

Derby

F

Franklin & Co. Solicitors Limited

Bakewell

F

Freeths LLP

Derby

P

P.b.s.solicitors

Ripley

P

Pdg Legal Limited

Also known as Peter D Greenhalgh Solicitors

Glossop

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 18 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Derbyshire typically earn between £36,500 and £53,000, with a mid-point around £43,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £48,000 to £71,000.

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.