General Legal Services Jobs in Devon

There are 30 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Devon, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 14 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 10 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Devon. 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

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,000
£46,000 – £72,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£75,500
£59,000 – £99,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£108,500
£81,000 – £147,000

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)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£27,000
£25,000 – £30,500

General Legal Services Firms in Devon

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

A

Alma Law Limited

Plymouth

A

Almy & Thomas Limited

Torquay

A

Ashfords LLP

Exeter

B

Biscoes Legal Services Limited

Also known as Biscoes

Tavistock

B

Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors LLP

Barnstaple

B

Browne Jacobson LLP

Exeter

B

Busbys Solicitors Limited

Also known as Dart Legal Services, Ccj Help, Move Sure Conveyancing, Pa Claim Uk

Totnes

C

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Exeter

C

Charlesworth Nicholl & Co

Also known as Qualitysolicitors Charlesworth Nicholl

Crediton

F

Foot Anstey LLP

Exeter

G

Gilbert Stephens LLP

Also known as Veitch Penny

Okehampton

H

Hnk Litigation Limited

Also known as Awo

Newton Abbot

H

Hole & Pugsley

Tiverton

H

Hotchkiss Warburton

Crediton

H

Hugh James

Also known as Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers

Plymouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 30 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Devon, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 14 boutique or high street, 6 mid-size, and 10 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Devon typically earn between £33,000 and £72,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £41,500, mid-size firms around £44,000 and City or national firms around £57,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £43,500 to £99,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £55,000, mid-size around £60,000 and City or national firms around £75,500.

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.