General Legal Services Jobs in Hertfordshire

There are 31 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Hertfordshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 26 boutique or high street, 3 mid-size, and 2 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£45,000
£36,000 – £54,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£60,000
£47,500 – £72,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£80,000
£62,000 – £105,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,000
£40,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£65,000
£53,000 – £78,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£90,000
£70,000 – £118,000

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£62,000
£50,000 – £78,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£82,000
£64,000 – £108,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£118,000
£88,000 – £160,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

General Legal Services Firms in Hertfordshire

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

A

Abbey Law Limited

St Albans

A

Austins LLP

Also known as Austins Penny & Thorne

Berkhamsted

B

Braddon & Snow Limited

Hoddesdon

B

Brilliance Solicitors Ltd

Hatfield

B

Burrows

Sawbridgeworth

C

C P Christou LLP

Potters Bar

C

Carr Richards Solicitors Ltd

Hemel Hempstead

C

Curwens LLP

Hoddesdon

D

Dbp Law Limited

Watford

D

Dhsolicitors Limited

Also known as Darlington Hardcastles

Rickmansworth

E

Edward McCourt & Company LLP

Also known as Bailey Glasser International

Watford

E

Els Legal Ltd

Also known as Exchange Legal Services

Borehamwood

E

Ewart Price

Welwyn Garden City

G

G R Miles & Co

Stevenage

H

Harrowell & Atkins

Berkhamsted

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 31 firms practising general legal services law with an office in Hertfordshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 26 boutique or high street, 3 mid-size, and 2 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

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

Newly qualified general legal services solicitors in Hertfordshire typically earn between £36,000 and £78,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £45,000, mid-size firms around £48,000 and City or national firms around £62,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £47,500 to £108,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £60,000, mid-size around £65,000 and City or national firms around £82,000.

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.