Social Welfare Jobs in Tyne and Wear

There are 3 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Tyne and Wear, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 0 boutique or high street, 0 mid-size, and 3 large.

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

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£35,000
£28,000 – £42,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£46,500
£37,000 – £56,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£62,000
£48,000 – £81,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£37,000
£31,000 – £45,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£50,500
£41,000 – £60,500
Senior (8–15 PQE)£69,500
£54,000 – £91,500

City / National Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£52,500
£42,000 – £66,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£69,000
£54,000 – £91,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£99,500
£74,000 – £135,000

Non-qualified roles

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

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
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)£24,500
£23,500 – £26,000
3–5 years£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
5+ years£26,000
£25,000 – £29,000

Social Welfare Firms in Tyne and Wear

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

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Weightmans LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Womble Bond Dickinson (uk) LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many social welfare law firms are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 3 firms practising social welfare law with an office in Tyne and Wear, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 0 boutique or high street, 0 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 Tyne and Wear?

Newly qualified social welfare solicitors in Tyne and Wear typically earn between £28,000 and £66,000 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £35,000, mid-size firms around £37,000 and City or national firms around £52,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £37,000 to £91,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £46,500, mid-size around £50,500 and City or national firms around £69,000.

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.