Probate & Estates Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 229 firms practising probate & estates law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 128 boutique or high street, 57 mid-size, and 44 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£43,500
£35,000 – £52,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£58,000
£46,000 – £70,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,500
£60,000 – £102,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£46,500
£39,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£51,500 – £75,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£87,500
£68,000 – £114,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£60,000
£48,500 – £75,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£79,500
£62,000 – £105,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£114,500
£85,500 – £155,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,000
£24,500 – £28,000
3–5 years£29,500
£27,000 – £32,500
5+ years£32,000
£29,000 – £36,000

Legal Secretary / PA

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

Probate & Estates Firms in Greater Manchester

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

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A.s. Matthews Limited

Also known as Kormornicks Solicitors, Matthews Solicitors, Business Lawyers Direct

Manchester

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Aaron & Partners LLP

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Ab Corporate LLP

Also known as Ab Private Client

Manchester

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Adco Legal Limited

Bury

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Adk Law Limited

Bolton

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Afg Law Limited

Bolton

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Agh Solicitors

Bolton

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Alexander Shaw Solicitors Limited

Manchester

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Alfred Newton Solicitors

Stalybridge

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Allweis and Co Ltd

Salford

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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Manchester

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Arch Law Limited

Manchester

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Ast Hampsons LLP

Also known as Ast Hampsons Incorporating Hudson & Taylor

Bury

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Athena Solicitors LLP

Manchester

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Aubrey Isaacson Solicitors LLP

Also known as Isaacson & Partners

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many probate & estates law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 229 firms practising probate & estates law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 128 boutique or high street, 57 mid-size, and 44 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a probate & estates solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified probate & estates solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £35,000 and £75,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £43,500, mid-size firms around £46,500 and City or national firms around £60,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £46,000 to £105,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £58,000, mid-size around £63,000 and City or national firms around £79,500.

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.