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 70 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
- contributory pension scheme
- health cash plan scheme
- life assurance 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.
Professional Staff - Latest Vacancies
| Job title: | Solicitor |
| Department: | Corporate & Commercial (10 + years PQE) |
| Location: | Winchester |
| Hours: | Full time - 35 hours |
We are looking for a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor who has handled their own caseload of co/co work for a minimum of ten years post qualification. Founded on many years’ experience of successful work for corporate and other business clients, the existing team have a confident, sound and imaginative approach and are looking to add to their team. You will have established contacts from which to generate new business and must be confident to bring your own following of clients. You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience and a skill set in handling complex commercial work. A proven track record of commercial awareness, an enthusiasm for business development, and first-rate negotiating and problem solving skills are essential.
| Job title: | Solicitor |
| Department: | Planning Law (10 + years PQE) |
| Location: | Winchester |
| Hours: | Full time - 35 hours |
We are looking for a Planning Law specialist who has gained a high level of experience and knowledge from handling their own caseload of planning law work for a minimum of ten years post qualification. The successful candidate will have a skill set that encompasses all aspects of planning work and will be responsible for building on an existing caseload. You will work closely with Town & Country Planning consultants, architects, highway engineers, acoustic engineers and other specialists. You must be able to demonstrate good training throughout your career and have an enthusiasm for business development.
Dutton Gregory is always interested in talking with lawyers with a following in all disciplines. If you have established contacts from which to generate new business, and are confident to bring your own following of clients, please do get in touch. We are also interested in hearing from teams and individuals keen to develop careers in a first class legal environment.
Support Staff - Latest Vacancies
| Job title: | Receptionist |
| Department: | Administration |
| Location: | Winchester |
| Hours: | Part time –20.5 hours per week (working Monday and Tuesday 8.30am to 5.30pm, and Wednesday 8.30am to 1.00pm) |
Dutton Gregory is recruiting a part-time receptionist/telephonist to work 20.5 hours per week in their Winchester office. Duties will include answering and logging incoming telephone calls from the busy switchboard, providing a welcoming first point of contact for clients and visitors, and maintaining the reception area. Previous reception/telephonist experience is essential along with an excellent telephone manner. The successful candidate will have a respect for confidentiality, and a calm, courteous, confident and professional demeanour.
No agencies please.
From time to time, the Firm uses the services of temporary secretarial staff to cover sickness absence and holidays and periods when we are exceptionally busy. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with typing speeds in excess of 60 wpm and are available to work for us from time to time, the Human Resources Manager would like to hear from you.
Dutton Gregory LLP is always interested in applications from experienced legal secretaries – please get in touch if you’re interested in working with us.
Applications
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:
Dawn Hillman, Human Resources Manager, Dutton Gregory LLP Solicitors, Trussell House, 23 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8BT
Trainee Solicitors
Dutton Gregory LLP is committed to training and developing the new generation of solicitors and aim to recruit at least two trainees each year. In considering applications we take account of academic achievements and therefore look for candidates with a 2:1 degree who have either completed or are about to complete the 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 both in the workplace and client care and expect our trainees to combine intellectual ability with practical common sense.
Our aim is to recruit trainees who upon qualification will wish to remain a valued member of the Dutton Gregory team.
Information on applications for 2014 will be added here in April.
Student Work experience 2012
We support local schools, sixth form colleges and law graduates with work placements at our Winchester, Bournemouth and Southampton offices.
All placements for 2012 have now been taken. Please check again later in the year for information on 2013.
