Job Description
Are you looking to build your legal career in a fast-paced and supportive environment? We’re looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy and friendly Residential Property team in Chandlers Ford, where you’ll play a key role in supporting lawyers throughout the lifecycle of property transactions.
In this vital role, you’ll be hands-on with a wide range of tasks — from preparing contract packs and carrying out searches, to liaising directly with clients, estate agents and third parties to keep transactions on track. You’ll also take responsibility for onboarding new clients, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with daily administrative duties such as post sorting and file management. Your organisation, attention to detail, and proactive approach will make a real difference to the efficiency and success of our team.
Why Join Dutton Gregory?
At Dutton Gregory, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services through a team that lives and breathes our values:
* Committed – We are dedicated to our clients and each other, delivering excellence in everything we do.
* United – We work collaboratively across teams and locations, supporting one another to succeed together.
* Progressive – We embrace change, innovation, and personal development to continuously grow and improve.
Joining our firm means becoming part of a team that is supportive, ambitious, and focused on delivering real results for our clients while fostering your professional growth.
Job Requirements
* Previous experience in a residential property team, ideally at administrative or assistant level.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
* Strong communication skills with a confident and friendly manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
* A keen eye for detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.
Job Responsibilities
* Assisting lawyers with the day-to-day management of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, and re-mortgages.
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other third parties to gather and share relevant information.
* Preparing and issuing contract packs, ordering property searches, and ensuring key milestones are met.
* Opening new files and guiding clients through the onboarding process.
* Maintaining accurate file records and case management system entries.
* Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing post and providing general administrative support to the team.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and be part of a firm that is as committed to your future as you are, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Benefits
Shaping the future of law, together
At Dutton Gregory, we believe that building a Top 100 law firm takes all of us – lawyers, business professionals, and support teams working together. Every role matters, every voice counts, and every person shapes the future we’re creating.
1. A career with purpose - Whether you’re advising clients, driving innovation, or keeping the business running smoothly, your work has impact. We unite around a shared goal: delivering excellence and shaping a firm that stands out for clients and colleagues alike.
2. Growth without limits - Your development is at the heart of our promise. From apprenticeships and structured career pathways to leadership programmes and CMI recognition, we provide opportunities for every career stage – legal, business services, and support.
3. Growth without limits - Our values – Committed, United, Progressive – define how we work together. You’ll be part of a team that supports one another, celebrates collaboration, and embraces innovation. Coaching, mentoring, feedback, and shared accountability ensure we grow stronger, together.
4. Leadership you can trust - We’re building a united leadership culture that’s transparent, accessible, and invested in your success. Wherever you sit in the firm, you’ll be seen, valued, and supported to achieve your best
5. A future we shape together - We don’t stand still. From legal innovation to smarter ways of working, we encourage fresh thinking across every team. You’ll have the chance to contribute ideas, influence change, and help shape the firm of tomorrow.
Join us, and you’ll do more than build a career – you’ll shape the profession, grow with purpose, and make a lasting difference.