Social Welfare Jobs in Greater Manchester

There are 7 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 3 mid-size, and 3 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)£38,500
£30,500 – £46,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£51,000
£40,500 – £62,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£68,500
£53,000 – £89,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£41,000
£34,000 – £49,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£55,500
£45,000 – £66,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£77,000
£60,000 – £100,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£57,500
£46,500 – £72,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£76,000
£59,500 – £100,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£109,500
£82,000 – £148,500

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

Social Welfare Firms in Greater Manchester

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

A

Arch Law Limited

Manchester

C

Carter Monroe Ltd

Also known as Bad Dentist, Army Compensation, Pcp Lawyers, Ofsted Help, Car Finance Solicitors, Cqc Help, Credit Card Refunds, Visa Lawyers Uk

Salford, Manchester

E

Excello Law Limited

Also known as 458 Law, Lowry Legal, Livida Legal, Dba Law, Ocean Legal, Elevate Legal, Three Points Law, G&g Law, Preston Law, Cargo Law, Ionic Legal

Manchester

F

Fountain Solicitors Limited

Manchester

S

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Also known as Reddens, Northelm, Lime Solicitors, Corclaim, Marrons, Mayo Wynne Baxter

Manchester

W

Weightmans LLP

Manchester

W

Wtb Solicitors LLP

Manchester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many social welfare law firms are there in Greater Manchester?

There are 7 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Greater Manchester, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 1 boutique or high street, 3 mid-size, and 3 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a social welfare solicitor in Greater Manchester?

Newly qualified social welfare solicitors in Greater Manchester typically earn between £30,500 and £72,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500, mid-size firms around £41,000 and City or national firms around £57,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £100,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,000, mid-size around £55,500 and City or national firms around £76,000.

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.