Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Dutton Gregory LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Gregory LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Property team in Bournemouth. The role involves supporting lawyers with property transactions, liaising with clients, and managing files efficiently. The firm offers a progressive working environment focused on personal growth, with generous opportunities for career advancement. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and have experience in this field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Wellbeing and work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential property team, ideally at administrative or assistant level.
• Strong communication skills with a confident and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting lawyers with the day-to-day management of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders.
• Preparing and issuing contract packs and ordering property searches.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

Experience in residential property transactions

Job description

Job: Legal Assistant (Residential Property)

Location: Bournemouth

Job type: Full-time

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 Bournemouth, 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

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Please note, we may close the vacancy sooner if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we would advise to apply as soon as possible.