What we do

Aspiria Recruit is an Exeter based recruitment agency specialising in office and commercial vacancies. We value honesty, integrity and hard work, while we also manage to have a little bit of fun along the way! We&rsquo;re not here to make a quick buck &ndash; we believe in building long lasting relationships, all based on trust and transparency.
 We want our clients to feel like we&rsquo;re a part of the team and to know that we genuinely have your long term best interests at heart in everything we advise and support you with. We value your future business just as much as your current business!
 For our candidates, we listen, digest, advise and act on the information you give us, so that we can proactively go out into the market place and find you the right career move for you. Our aim is to create exciting and life changing journeys that result in your career developing to the next level!
 Everything we do is with the aim of providing the very best service and adding real value!

One of Exeter's top law firms are looking for an experienced Legal PA / Secretary to join their team, acting as a trusted and valued Legal Support Assistant. The role will be based within their successful Real Estate team and will be a varied, challenging and pivotal role. The ideal candidate will have solid legal support experience behind them already, having already worked within a law firm. In an ideal world, any exposure to Real Estate or Commercial Property work would be a great advantage. This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading law firms in the Southwest, who have an enviable reputation and a fantastic working environment. Responsibilities include: Assisting the Team Leader with the organisation of regular team meetings and proactively follow up on all actions and initiatives. Supporting the Team Leader in strategic firm-wide and departmental initiatives. Providing comprehensive support for the financial management process. Organising client events / seminars in conjunction with Marketing, attending to meet and greet clients. Undertaking regular reviews of files and papers for lawyers. Experience and skills sought: Substantial experience in legal support (PA, Legal Secretary, LSA, etc). Previous experience supporting a Commercial Property team Experience in diary management and the ability to multi-task. Fast, accurate typing skills. Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and data management systems. Experience of working to compliance and file maintenance procedures is advantageous. Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays 1 extra day at Christmas 1 extra day for your birthday Flexible and agile working Income Protection Season Ticket Loans Comprehensive Pension Scheme and financial education programme to help you plan for your retirement through workshops and 121 sessions. Life Assurance Long service recognition Discounts and cashback schemes Firmwide Bonus, On the Spot Awards and Individual performance related bonus scheme A whole range of mental and wellbeing benefits Sports and social clubs (cycle networks, netball, book club, to name a few) Give as you Earn Charitable giving Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme Additional day off for your birthday and at Christmas Volunteering days leave Opportunities to build connections with the local communities through our pro-bono work and Momentum – the firm's school partnership programme Internal peer to peer networking groups and support groups Enhanced parental leave pay for up to 26 weeks for all employees who meet the statutory requirements (shared parental leave, maternity and adoption leave) Two weeks paid paternity leave Paid time off for all employees to attend adoption and antenatal appointments Structured programme of support for those going on, during and returning from family leave, including a Family Network and Family Buddy Scheme. Up to 10 days paid time off for fertility treatment and for supporting a partner undergoing fertility treatment Paid time off and support for new parents who have a premature baby in neonatal care Support for those experiencing pregnancy loss, including paid time off, EAP support and phased return to work To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)

Legal Support Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal&nbsp;to join one of the most progressive, dynamic and forward-thinking law firms in Exeter, working as part of the Planning team within the firm's successful Real Estate department. The work will be extremely interesting and will give someone the opportunity to learn within a supportive and experienced team. In time, you would get the chance to run your own files and take on genuine responsibility, with the support of the team around you. The ideal candidate will have had some experience of working within a law firm already, possibly within Commercial Property or even Planning. However, we are also looking at graduate level candidates who have a genuine interest in these areas of work. Tasks include: Working as a Paralegal within the Planning Team dealing with varied and interesting workload Dealing with new client enquiries Coordinating new matters in an efficient and timely manner Assisting the team with all aspects of Planning work, including planning permission, appeals, CIL, s106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, judicial review, highways and public rights of way and environmental law and other tasks as directed by the team leader. Skills and experience required: Property or Planning experience is desirable Any paralegal or legal secretary experience will be an advantage Self-motivated and organised Excellent communication skills Good time-management skills Excellent IT skills, including use of the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PDFs) Benefits: 25 days holiday birthday off bank holidays Hybrid working model Exciting company bonus scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Free annual flu-vaccinations Mentoring programme Study leave Three days volunteering leave each year And more... To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)

Paralegal - Planning

An opportunity has arisen at one of Exeter's very top law firms, for a Private Client Lawyer. This is a great opportunity to join a leading law firm with an international presence, but still with that South-West culture that allows for work-life balance. This is a varied and broad Private Wealth role, which involves acting for individuals, companies and trusts both in the UK and also internationally,&nbsp;undertaking&nbsp;all types of private client work including the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Domestic Trusts, probate and income and capital tax planning. Internationally, the firm&nbsp;advise on residence and domicile planning and structuring both inbound and outbound. &nbsp; In one of the most up-market office buildings in Exeter, within a fantastic central location, as well as flexibility to work from home for part of the week, this firm leads with innovation and forward-thinking. This firm are one of (if not THE) best payers in Exeter and also offer an amazing and comprehensive benefits package, which we&nbsp;believe to be unrivalled in Exeter. This really is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of one of the most prestigious Top 100 firms in the country! Tasks will include: Estate and asset protection planning; Drafting wills including tax efficient wills and those incorporating &nbsp;trusts; Creation of onshore trusts including drafting and advising; Probate planning and Estate Administration; Powers of attorney; Court of Protection matters;. Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives;. Efficient file management skills and ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;. Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions;. Training and development of junior legal staff. Experience and skills required: Previous experience of the above matters; Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate; Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with circa 1-4 years PQE in private client work though NQs will be considered for those with relevant experience; STEP member or willingness to complete STEP; Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application; Client management experience to include a good understanding of the financial disciplines required to be a successful fee earner; Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery; Drive and enthusiasm; An interest in marketing; Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines; Good communication skills both oral and written; Commercial awareness and excellent financial management; Flexibility and commitment; A strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels; Credibility; A positive and proactive attitude; Solid academic record. Hours and Benefits: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week (minimum of 2 days in the office) 25 days holiday 2,500 relocation expense programme for anyone wanting to relocate to Exeter 2 x discretionary bonuses each year Life Assurance Pension Free eye tests Free health screening Dental insurance scheme Enhanced maternity leave Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year) Agile working day (work from home 1 day a week) Long service awards Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance Annual salary reviews Discounted legal services, including Wills Business travel insurance Cycle2Work scheme and more... To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)

Associate Solicitor - Private Wealth

One of Exeter's leading law firms is now recruiting for an Employment Lawyer to work with their highly regarded team, working on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The successful candidate will be joining a team who is undergoing a substantial growth plan and will be responsible for enhancing and growing the current client offering. This role offers an attractive salary and benefits package and is being offered with hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within an employment department, ideally with circa 1-5 PQE. This firm leads the way with their forward-thinking and innovative approach to their systems, technology and work-life balance. They are one of Exeter's leading firms and have a national presence, providing a platform for their employees to continuously grow and develop their skills. Candidates may also have the option of working from one of their other local offices from time to time, although this team is based in Exeter and so there's a preference to have some presence in this office. Skills and experience sought: A lawyer with previous employment experience, ideally within both contentious and non-contentious matters 1-5 years PQE desired Experience in developing client relationships within the employment market A dynamic and highly credible approach Benefits: 28 days holidays per annum Buy and sell holiday options Discounted shopping package Lifestyle benefits and flexible working initiatives Gym membership 5 year sabbatical benefit Market leading parental leave Emergency backup childcare Social &amp; sports clubs Private healthcare options EV car and bike schemes 2x volunteer days per year To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)