Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Dutton Gregory Solicitors; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Residential Property team in Chandlers Ford. In this full-time role, you'll support lawyers with property transactions, liaise with clients and third parties, and manage administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience in residential property, strong organizational and communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. The firm emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

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? Were looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy and friendly Residential Property team in Chandlers Ford , where youll play a key role in supporting lawyers throughout the lifecycle of property transactions.

In this vital role, youll 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. Youll 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 Youll 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 Were 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 youre 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, wed love to hear from you.

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to , 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 () for an initial confidential discussion.

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