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Paralegal

Family Children

Work for a place that works for you…

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. Making our mark on our communities. Being a force for good.

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 ranked in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK list for seven consecutive years.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Family team to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time, permanent position.  You will be based in the Exeter office. Our hybrid working model enables our people to share their working time between home and office to support a healthy work- life balance. Please note that during your probation period you will be required to go into the office full-time.

The Role

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

About You

  • 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.
  • Ideally you will have experience of legal aid costing, and the processes involved, including the use of the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS system, however full training will be provided

What we can offer you

  • 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.
  • View a full list of our 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.

Why Stephens Scown?

Being Great Matters…

Working here is something else entirely. It’s a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.

Owning It Matters…

We’re the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we’re people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever’s happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.

Doing Good Matters…

Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we try to make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we’re digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it’s right, it matters.

Having Fun Matters…

We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there’s not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we’re getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we’re all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.

Apply for this position

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application by email (quoting your current or last salary) enclosing an up to date CV to humanresources@stephens-scown.co.uk or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

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At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for our clients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Therefore we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.

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