Job Description

Competitive salary

DUTTON GREGORY

HYBRID (CHANDLERS FORD, UK)

NON-QUALIFIED

FULL TIME

PARALEGAL

ADMINISTRATION

SUPPORT

OTHER

Job: Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Location: Chandlers Ford

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

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.

What We're Looking For:

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.

What We Offer:

A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued. Opportunities for growth and development within a progressive and ambitious law firm. A workplace culture that genuinely supports wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance.

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.

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@duttongregory.co.uk, or click the "apply now" button below.




Staff Type


Business Support Staff

We are a growing law firm with a bold vision. Built on our core values - Committed, United, Progressive - we provide high-quality legal services while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.



Our team is made up of talented professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding results for our clients. We support their growth with structured career pathways, tailored development programmes, and leadership development opportunities.



If you're looking for a firm that invests in its people and embraces change, we'd love to hear from you.



Even if you don't see a job listed, please do contact Charlotte Piper (c.piper@duttongregory.co.uk) for an initial confidential discussion.