Social Welfare Jobs in West Yorkshire

There are 8 firms practising social welfare law with an office in West Yorkshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 0 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 6 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for West Yorkshire. 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

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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 West Yorkshire

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

A

Arch Law Limited

Leeds

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

Leeds

G

Gt Stewart Limited

Also known as Gt Stewart Solicitors & Advocates, McGrath & Co, Hockfield & Co, Fmw Law, Eskinazi & Co, Hudgell & Partners, Bretherton Law

Leeds

M

Mjc Law Limited

Leeds

S

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

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

Leeds

W

Weightmans LLP

Leeds

W

Womble Bond Dickinson (uk) LLP

Leeds

W

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many social welfare law firms are there in West Yorkshire?

There are 8 firms practising social welfare law with an office in West Yorkshire, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 0 boutique or high street, 2 mid-size, and 6 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a social welfare solicitor in West Yorkshire?

Newly qualified social welfare solicitors in West Yorkshire typically earn between £30,500 and £49,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £38,500 and mid-size firms around £41,000. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £40,500 to £66,500 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £51,000 and mid-size around £55,500.

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.