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What you’ll do
We are currently seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our highly regarded Real Estate team in our Exeter office on a full-time, permanent basis.
In this role, you will support our fee earners on a broad range of Real Estate matters, acting for a diverse client base across both the private and public sectors in the UK and internationally. Our clients include well-known regional and national developers, investment companies, waste operators, FE colleges and local authorities.
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of matters, including:
- Commercial and residential development
- Energy and waste projects
- Education
- Property investment
- Healthcare
- Self-invested pension schemes
- Retail franchising
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a team that has an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally.
As a Paralegal, you will work closely with lawyers across the team, supporting a broad range of Real Estate transactions and matters. You will prepare and review legal documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, manage case files and assist with the day-to-day progression of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience and further develop your expertise within a leading Real Estate team.
Who you are
Ideally, you will have previous experience working as a Paralegal, in a legal support role, or within the property sector. Experience of Real Estate or property-related work would be advantageous. You will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to support fee earners across a broad range of transactions and matters.
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You will be self-motivated, proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues. You'll be confident managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
With excellent IT skills and a commitment to providing outstanding support to both colleagues and clients, you'll be keen to further develop your career and contribute to the continued success of our Real Estate team.
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.
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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.


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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 talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk.
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