Newly Qualified Solicitor Salary

EXT446

Hey all,

I am soon to be admitted on the Roll and I am continuing with my training solicitor. The agreement of salary will have to be discussed and I would be very grateful if anybody can give me a realistic expectation. My training solicitor wants me to pitch first! I am on the Law Society minimum and have been for the last three years.

I am working in a small Leinster practice. We are a niche firm and quite profitable.

Thanks.

saltyjack silverblade

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dazza21ie

How much fees do you think you will be able to bring in?

EXT446

Hi yes I now work with minimal supervision on files. A lot of files I am dealing with clients and our agents directly on matters. I have also introduced clients to the firm.

I am trying to figure out what I should be pitching myself at that is realistic. The online salary surveys say between €30-50k for newly qualified solicitors.

If anybody with knowledge of what firms are actually paying NQ's I would be grateful to hear.

NoQuarter

The top 5 start on 50k ish.

nuac

Outside the big firms tt depends on how the practice is doing.

the fact that they do want to keep you on, and have brought in some clients is a good sign, Suggest 10/15 K or over LS TC minimum, review in 6 months

Congrats on qualifying

Grolschevik

Pitch for 50.
Hope for 40.
Prepare to settle for 30.

blueythebear

You will probably end up with 30k. However, I wouldn't get too hung up on what you're on initially when you've just qualified.

Unfortunately, there are very few jobs out there for newly qualifieds and most of that would be temporary work like discovery projects for the big firms, etc.

Obviously try to get as much as you can but focus on getting some PQE under your belt. In two years time you could move to another firm for a big step up in pay, whereas leaving now, you would be hard pressed to get another role.

And make sure you deal with who is paying for your practising cert and CPD

EXT446

Yes practising cert & CPD will be met by the firm. I suppose thats 3k or thereabouts that the firm will pay on my behalf.

Thanks for the replies.

hopefullegal

Think the top 5 are closer to 60k...

Grolschevik

EXT446 wrote: »

Yes practising cert & CPD will be met by the firm. I suppose thats 3k or thereabouts that the firm will pay on my behalf.

Thanks for the replies.

Another thing to throw into your negotiations is whether/how much they'll cover any Law Society diploma or certificate courses.

Basically extra voluntary training. Could help your future employability. Can't remember how it counts towards CPD, but it could be a case of 'two birds, one stone' from the firm's perspective, plus it'll be raising your potential as a fee earner.

blueythebear

Diploma courses cover your CPD for the year.

To the OP, you should also think about benefits if you're negotiating.

e.g. petrol if you do District and Circuit cases, mobile phone etc.

And don't forget you will be able to witness signatures too. I'd recommend looking for a reciprocal arrangement with a nearby firm for a steady flow of cash in your pocket. Always helps!