Probate & Estates Jobs in County Durham

There are 26 regulated probate & estates law firms in County Durham registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This page lists the firms, regional salary benchmarks, and open roles.

Salary Benchmarks

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)£54,000
£43,000 – £65,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£73,000
£56,500 – £95,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£50,500
£39,500 – £62,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£65,500
£54,000 – £81,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£90,000
£73,000 – £118,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£23,500 – £30,500
3–5 years£34,000
£29,500 – £38,500
5+ years£36,000
£31,500 – £43,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£23,500
£21,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£27,000
£24,500 – £31,500
5+ years£29,500
£26,000 – £34,000

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.

B

Barbara Thubron

Durham

B

Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP

Darlington

C

C W Booth & Co

Bishop Auckland

C

Cooper Stott Solicitors Ltd

Durham

D

Dma Law Limited

Darlington

E

Emg Solicitors Limited

Durham

E

Evans & Co

Spennymoor

F

Freeman Johnson

Darlington

H

Hewitts

Bishop Auckland

K

Kenneth M Barrow & Co Limited

Seaham

L

Latimer Hinks Solicitors Limited

Darlington

L

Lever Law Limited

Durham

M

MacKs Solicitors Limited

Darlington

M

McGarry Law LLP

Barnard Castle

M

Meikles Solicitors LLP

Spennymoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 26 regulated probate & estates law firms 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 £39,500 and £62,000, with a mid-point around £50,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £54,000 to £81,000.

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.