General Legal Services Jobs in Dorset

There are 14 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Dorset, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 11 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,000
£34,000 – £51,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£57,000
£45,000 – £69,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£76,000
£59,000 – £100,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,500
£38,000 – £55,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£62,000
£50,500 – £74,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£85,500
£66,500 – £112,000

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,000 – £27,500
3–5 years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,000
5+ years£31,500
£28,500 – £35,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
5+ years£28,000
£25,500 – £31,500

General Legal Services Firms in Dorset

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

L

Lester Aldridge LLP

Bournemouth

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B

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Dorchester

D

Dibbens

Wimborne

D

Druitts Limited

Bournemouth

E

Elias Law Limited

Ferndown

H

Hookings Crofts Solicitors Limited

Also known as G H W Crofts & Co Limited

Christchurch

K

Kfb Consultancy Limited

Also known as Kevin Bodley, Solicitor

Ferndown

M

Meesons Solicitors Limited

Also known as Meesons and Spurlings Solicitors

Christchurch

M

Mjp Law Limited

Wimborne

P

Paris Smith LLP

Bournemouth

P

Pengillys LLP

Dorchester

P

Pharaoh Legal Limited

Dorchester

R

Rutters

Gillingham

S

Simmonds

Poole

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 14 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Dorset 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 Dorset?

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Dorset typically earn between £38,000 and £55,000, with a mid-point around £45,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £50,500 to £74,000.

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.