Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Stephens Scown LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned law firm as a Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant. You will support the Development team with administrative tasks, ensuring high-quality service and client care. The role offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing and additional holidays. We value diversity and community engagement, making work enjoyable while achieving meaningful results.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing Support

Extra Paid Leave for Good Causes

Qualifications

• Solid administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in a legal or professional services firm desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative service.
• Handle and triage new enquiries to the team.
• Manage diary and general secretarial duties.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Client Care

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 sit 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, a Certified B Corporation TM, and featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list – recognizing our culture and ethos of going above and beyond for our people, colleagues, and communities.

The Role

As an integral part of the team, you will provide a high-quality secretarial and administrative service to the Development team, covering all aspects of non-legal advisor work.

1. Handling and triaging new enquiries to the team.
2. Filing, billing, and credit control.
3. Assisting with Land Registry applications.
4. Diary management and general secretarial duties.

About You

• You are highly organized, motivated, accurate, proactive, and committed to meeting deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong focus on providing exceptional support and client care.
• Solid administrative experience and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook are preferred, but training will be provided if needed.
• Experience in a legal or professional services firm is desirable but not essential.

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing due to our employee-ownership structure.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model supporting work/life balance.
• Additional benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday, private medical insurance, group life assurance, wellbeing support, and three extra days’ paid leave for good causes.

Why Stephens Scown?

Working here means stepping up to challenges with inspiring colleagues in a beautiful part of the country. We aim to go beyond expectations and achieve meaningful results.

Owning It Matters…

As the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm, we are people-centered and committed to supporting each other through challenges. Empowering our people is our priority.

We value our communities and colleagues, engaging in charitable activities and community initiatives because if it’s right, it matters.

While we have the expertise of a top city firm, outside the office, we embrace a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle—getting to know clients locally, enjoying outdoor activities, and making work fun.

Apply for this position by sending your current or last salary, a CV, and your application to [e-mail] or mailing it to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, believing diversity enhances our results and workplace happiness.

All employment offers are subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check, with information handled in compliance with data protection laws. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you; it depends on the circumstances. An open discussion about any offences will be held at the interview stage. For more details, see the DBS Code of Practice.

Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant