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 dedicated individual to support our Partners and Solicitors in the specialist Children team, working on both public and private law cases, helping us deliver top-tier service to our clients.

Responsibilities include

Assisting in the organisation and management of client files Drafting court documents and correspondence Instructing counsel and experts and drafting the relevant documentation Liaising with clients and professionals Attending meetings Conducting legal research to support ongoing cases Supporting legal aid file costing processes, including communication with the Legal Aid Agency and cost draftsmen Engaging with the wider team, including attending team meetings and events and networking opportunities both internally and externally

Highly organised, accurate, and proactive, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail An excellent communicator with strong telephone and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to outstanding client care A team player with a flexible and collaborative approach to work Eager to learn, ask questions, and grow within a dynamic legal environment Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the Family Children’s team Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and willing to develop proficiency with other legal software Previous experience with legal aid costing and the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS system would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

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.