What you’ll do
We are currently seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join our growing Property Litigation team in our Exeter office on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would suit an experienced paralegal, law graduate or someone at the beginning of their legal career, including candidates with no previous experience in law, who are keen to learn and develop within a supportive team.
In this role you will provide essential support to the fee earners in the team, to ensure all of our clients are provided with an outstanding service, by understanding their needs and delivering this in a cost effective manner, dealing with a range of property litigation matters. You will be involved in a varied workload and gain hands-on exposure to property litigation matters, with training and guidance provided throughout.
You will be fully involved in all aspects of litigation, including the preparation of Court papers, preparing correspondence that is generated as a matter progresses and speaking to clients and third parties by telephone. You can expect to provide complete management of files, taking instructions from senior members of the team and clients, whilst taking instructions to ensure that procedures are effectively handled.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a busy litigation environment and build or develop a strong foundation for a career in law.
Who you are
You may be a law graduate, an entry-level paralegal, or someone with experience in an office-based or administrative role who is looking to move into the legal sector. No previous legal experience is required, as full training will be provided.
You will be known for being self-motivated, a good communicator and eager to learn. A strong team player, we will expect you to work proactively with colleagues to provide them with all the support they need in order to deliver great results for our clients.
You will readily understand and relate to clients' needs and be able to cope with pressures associated with handling multiple caseloads. We will need you to be a quick learner, and have excellent IT skills, being meticulous and thorough in order to deliver high quality work.
Our relationships with our clients are paramount. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to build strong and lasting relationships with clients and show a genuine commitment to their business needs. Being self-motivated and ambitious, you will be keen to learn more about the sector.
In return, as well as supporting your professional development through regular training, we will help you to grow your professional networks both internally and externally, providing an excellent foundation to go on and qualify as a lawyer with the firm, which many of our paralegals have done previously.
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 Amelia Luxton, Talent Attraction Administrator - [email protected]
Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
