Do you have what it takes to work with one of the most energetic and fast-growing law firms in southern England? Including Partners, we have over 60 fee earners working across our offices in Winchester, Southampton and Bournemouth.

Our success is due to the quality of our people and the growing strength and reputation of our brand. We are usually looking to recruit staff at most levels, including secretaries and other support personnel. In such a busy firm, high workloads and pressure can be a fact of life. However, we strive to ensure an environment that’s both enjoyable and stimulating - and to ensure new staff get plenty of help and support from their colleagues.

As part of their remuneration package, benefits on offer include:

• incremental holiday entitlement of up to 25 days
• stakeholder pension scheme
• health cash plan scheme
• car parking for fee earners
• car parking for support staff (after one year’s service)
• bonus on the introduction of a new member of staff
• childcare voucher scheme
• free or reduced cost legal advice
• staff social events

We aim to ensure all staff have satisfying and rewarding careers, based on the recognition that people are our most important asset in providing clients with the highest quality legal advice and a consistent and reliable service.

An annual appraisal examines performance in a structured manner and provides a basis on which to manage the career development process and training needs for each individual member of staff.

Job title: Various opportunities
Department: Private Client
Location: Winchester
Hours: normal business hours 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Description: the firm has a well established private client practice and currently has key opportunities for candidates with at least 3 – 4 years pqe and a broad experience in all private client work including the preparation of complex wills, administration of estates and EPAs /LPAs and court of Protection work. Specific experience in Trust administration would be an advantage as would membership of STEP.

We would also like to hear from candidates who have at least 5 – 6 years pqe and in addition to the above have previous experience of managing a small team, supervising trainees and newly qualified staff and of working with marketing to develop private client business.

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Job title: Legal Secretary
Department: Residential Conveyancing
Location: Winchester
Hours: 21 hours per week to be worked over three days, two of which must be Tuesday and Thursday – 9.00am to 5.00pm

Description: this busy but friendly and supportive department is looking for a secretary with previous legal experience. Working for one fee earner and providing typing support to other fee earners in the department, you will need to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail. You’ll need typing speeds of at least 60 wpm for both audio and copy. An excellent telephone manner is also essential as you will be the first point of contact for calls from clients in the fee earner’s absence.

Job title: Legal Secretaries - Temporary Opportunities
Department: Various
Location: Winchester
Hours: Full Time

Description: a number of temporary legal secretarial opportunities starting over the next 2 months, previous legal experience essential.  You will need typing speeds of at least 60wpm and be able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail. An excellent telephone manner and can do attitude is also essential.  Working closely with fee earners and support teams we need people who will fit seamlessly into our very busy and friendly departments.  

Job title: Legal Secretary
Department: Family and Personal Injury
Location: Bournemouth
Hours: Full Time

Description: this vacancy has become available simply because our secretary has decided to relocate abroad.  Based at our offices in Bournemouth and working for two fee earners (on specifically designated days), you will need to be able to prioritise a varied workload.  Previous legal experience  within these fields is a distinct advantage.  Typing speed of  60 wpm minimum is essential as is a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

Dutton Gregory LLP is always interested in applications from experienced legal secretaries – please get in touch if you’re interested in working with us.

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If you are interested in applying for a position with Dutton Gregory LLP , either complete this online form or send your details and CV by post to:

Anne Reece , Dutton Gregory LLP Solicitors, Trussell House, 23 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8BT

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Dutton Gregory LLP Solicitors recruits at least two trainees each year. In considering application we take account of academic achievements, therefore we are looking for candidates with a 2(i) degree and have either completed or are about to complete their LPC. We also look for a genuine desire for a career in the profession and an interest in living and working locally. We place great importance on good interpersonal skills in the context of both the workplace and client care.

We are looking for trainees who combine intellectual ability with practical commonsense. Our aim is to recruit trainees who upon qualification will wish to continue as valued members of the team.

If you are interested please submit your full CV and covering letter by 28 November 2008 to:Sharon Hancocks, Office Manager, Dutton Gregory LLP Solicitors, Trussell House, 23 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8BT or email s.hancocks@duttongregory.co.uk.

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We support local schools, sixth form colleges and law graduates with two student work placements each year at our Winchester, Bournemouth and Southampton offices.

If you are interested in applying for one of these vacancies, please send your CV and a covering letter, including when you are available and your preferred office, to: Anne Reece, HR Manager, Dutton Gregory LLP Solicitors, Trussell House, 23 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8BT or email hr@duttongregory.co.uk.

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