Paralegal

About the role

At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter. Doing notable work for notable clients, building our skills with talented people and having a positive impact on our communities sits at the heart of everything we do.

We don’t just say it, we live it. Our commitment to our people, clients and communities runs through our DNA. We are employee-owned, we are a Certified B CorporationTM, and we are featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list – ensuring our culture and ethos of going above and beyond for our people, our colleagues and our communities is recognised nationally.

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our busy Property Litigation team to focus on our Social Housing practice. The Property Litigation Team has over 20 legal advisors and is significant team within the firm. Our contentious Social Housing practice is an important part of the Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in social housing to gain high-quality experience within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

Working closely with experienced solicitors and partners, you will play a key role in supporting the team on a broad range of social housing disputes.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting legal advisors on a variety of social housing matters, including possession claims, claims of housing disrepair and occupier behaviour Legal research and drafting correspondence and documents Preparing court bundles and assisting with case management Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and other professionals Managing your own administrative tasks efficiently and accurately Supporting the team to deliver a high standard of client care

We are keen to hear from candidates who

Have experience working as a Paralegal, ideally within litigation or property (although this is not essential) Have a strong interest in property litigation Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Are well organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing positively to a collaborative environment

We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share. Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance. Employee benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes. Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.