Probate & Estates Jobs in County Durham

There are 59 firms practising probate & estates law with an office in County Durham, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 32 boutique or high street, 19 mid-size, and 8 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

Non-qualified roles

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

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

Probate & Estates Firms in County Durham

These firms are registered with the SRA for probate & estates in County Durham. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Ajd Law Limited

Also known as 22 Law

Stanley

A

Appleby Hope & Matthews

Redcar

B

Barbara Thubron

Durham

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Also known as Bhp Law

Durham

B

Bryan & Co

Middlesbrough

C

C W Booth & Co

Bishop Auckland

C

Chadwick Lawrence LLP

Also known as Yorkshires Legal People, Chadlaw, Acclaim

Darlington

C

Clark Willis Solicitors Ltd

Darlington

C

Cooper Stott Solicitors Ltd

Durham

C

Cygnet Family Law Ltd

Also known as Cygnet Law

Redcar

D

Dma Law Limited

Consett

E

Elliott James Legal Ltd

Stockton-on-tees

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Darlington

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

F

Freeman Johnson

Darlington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many probate & estates law firms are there in County Durham?

There are 59 firms practising probate & estates 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 probate & estates solicitor in County Durham?

Newly qualified probate & estates 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.