Competitive salary
* DUTTON GREGORY
* HYBRID (WOKING, UK)
* NON-QUALIFIED
FULL TIME
ADMINISTRATION
SUPPORT
Job: WTEP Legal Assistant
Location: Woking Office
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you highly organised, a great communicator, and confident on the phone? Do you enjoy working with people and thrive on building great professional relationships? If so, we have the job for you.
As a Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning (WTEP) Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team by ensuring the smooth running of administrative tasks. You will be the first point of contact for clients and assist with essential duties such as file management, document drafting, and correspondence.
If you are a proactive individual with a keen interest in legal administration, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
At Dutton Gregory, we're a progressive, collaborative, and client-focused law firm with strong core values: Committed, United, and Progressive. We're proud of our culture, which encourages innovation, teamwork, and professional development. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented WTEP Legal Assistant to join our Woking office.
Our Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning (WTEP) department provides expert legal advice on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration, and trust management, helping clients protect their assets and plan for the future.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, You'll Be
* Managing filing systems (physical and digital) to ensure all documents are organised and accessible.
* Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and other paperwork as required.
* Answering and making telephone calls, liaising with clients and third parties in a professional manner.
* Assisting with client onboarding, including opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
* Handling general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and data entry.
* Supporting fee earners with diary management and scheduling appointments.
Key Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be:
* Strong typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Confident in dealing with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a busy legal environment.
* Previous experience in a law firm is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us?
* Supportive environment that encourages career growth and development.
* Opportunities to gain hands-on experience within a law firm.
* A collaborative workplace culture that values your ideas and contributions.
* Regular training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Apply Today
If you're looking for an administrative role in a growing law firm and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to, or click the "apply now" button below.
Staff Type
Business Support Staff
Do you want to work for a firm that appreciates that every person is unique? Fed up of trying to fit the mould? We could be the right firm for you!
Dutton Gregory is a growing, multi-site law firm with offices spanning over Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, and Liverpool. We have impressive growth plans for the coming years and as such are looking to bolster our departments with talented individuals across all our offices. We offer training, development, and a career to all who join us. We structure our teams in a way that will enable progression should that be what you seek. We recognise that our staff are our biggest asset and as such have a range of benefits on offer, together with other softer benefits around wellbeing, mental health, and our social responsibilities. Even if you don't see a job listed, please do feel free to contact Lou Earp for an initial confidential discussion.
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