Paralegal

What you'll do

We are currently seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our Plot Sales team in the Real Estate department based in our Exeter office, on a full time and permanent basis.

Our clients include well known regional and national developers, and in this role you will be dealing with sale transactions from initial instruction through to completion.

You will be preparing contracts, TP1s and leases from standard precedents, chasing updates together with reporting to clients to progress matters to the point of exchange, as well as dealing with Land Registry applications and working closely with the Fee Earners in the Plot Sales team.

In this role, you’ll be given high levels of responsibility from the outset, meaning you’ll get exposure to quality work, providing a foundation for you to continue progressing your legal career, which many of our paralegals have done previously.

Who you are

Ideally with some previous experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, you will have shown your ability to research and learn quickly from a variety of sources.

With a clear dedication to a career in law, you’ll be considered self-motivated and a good communicator, with an eagerness to learn. You’ll be known as a strong team player, with an ability to work with colleagues to provide them with the support they need in order to deliver great client service.

You will readily understand and relate to clients' needs and be able to cope with pressures associated with handling multiple caseloads. Furthermore, you will be a quick learner, and have excellent IT skills, being meticulous and thorough in order to deliver high quality work.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at [email protected].

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant - [email protected]

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.