Legal PA – Developer in Southampton

Job Title: Legal PA – Developer

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal PA
• Team: Developer
• Location: Southampton
• Working Pattern: Full-time

Why this role matters

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Commercial Property team and play a key role in delivering high-quality advice to a diverse client base. You’ll help drive complex transactions, build lasting client relationships and support the development of junior colleagues. Your expertise will contribute directly to the team’s continued success and growth, while helping clients navigate their most important property and development projects with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Produce, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and firm precedents to a high standard.
• Draft and request property searches and Land Registry documents, as well as Land Registry applications.
• Provide proactive diary management, arranging meetings, booking travel and ensuring fee earners are fully prepared with the relevant papers and information.
• Open new client and matter files and maintain accurate records, including preparing engagement documentation, carrying out ID checks and updating internal systems.
• Prepare documents, reports and correspondence using copy and audio typing, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Coordinate the signing and distribution of documents and assist with document filing, archiving and retrieval.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, handling queries professionally and ensuring excellent client service.
• Assist with the preparation of billing, expenses and other financial administration to support the smooth running of matters.
• Organise team meetings, client events and other administrative activities as required.
• Maintain and update matter-related information, trackers and documentation to support the team effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the team, providing wider secretarial and administrative support where needed and assisting with ad hoc tasks and projects.

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record of providing high-quality administration/secretarial support within a legal/professional services environment.
• Previous experience within Commercial Property and/or Developer team is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to use legal case management and document management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
• The desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative, and friendly team.

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth. If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.