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.

Assist Partners, Associates, and Solicitors in delivering a high-quality service to clients dealing with financial settlements arising from separation and divorce Attend client meetings, both in person and remotely Join conferences with counsel to support case preparation Attend court hearing, either in person or virtually Prepare court documents and formal correspondence Help manage and organise client files Carry out legal research to support ongoing cases

You’re organised, detail-orientated, and proactive, with the ability to meet deadlines while staying calm under pressure You communicate clearly and confidently, whether on the phone or in person, and you’re focused on providing outstanding client service You work well in a team and are flexible in your approach to tasks and challenges You’re keen to learn, ask questions, and make the most of opportunities to build your knowledge You’re self-motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and success of the Family Finance team You’re comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel, and you’re open to learning new software tools that support legal work

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.