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.

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.

Why join Team Ashfords?

Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues.

We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.

We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other.

We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.

Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.

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

That’s what sets us apart.

Our offer

We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.

This includes a flexible working framework, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.

We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access to the Calm mindfulness app.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including taking part in fundraising initiatives and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

What's next?

Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?

At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager via email: [email protected].

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