Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Legal Assistant to join our busy Property Finance and Specialist Lending team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced environment, supporting fee earners on a wide range of property finance transactions.
This role would suit someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering accurate, professional work to tight deadlines.
As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners with property finance matters, including bridging finance and specialist lending transactions. You’ll be involved in both legal and administrative aspects of cases, helping to ensure transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion.
Job Requirements
* Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally within property finance, real estate, or banking & finance
* Experience with bridging finance or specialist lending transactions is highly desirable
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to take direction and respond quickly to instructions
* Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
* A proactive, flexible, and “can-do” approach
* Law degree, LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification (Desirable)
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised and efficient
* Professional and confident when dealing with clients and stakeholders
* Reliable and supportive, with a willingness to help across the team
* A positive team player with a strong work ethic
Job Responsibilities
* Assisting fee earners with property finance transactions, including preparing legal documentation and completing administrative tasks
* Supporting matters relating to bridging finance and specialist lending (experience desirable)
* Managing files and ensuring case management systems are consistently up to date
* Liaising confidently with clients, lenders, brokers, and other solicitors
* Handling incoming correspondence, emails, and telephone enquiries
* Assisting with completions and post-completion matters
* Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
* Providing general administrative support to the team and wider department as needed
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.