Paralegal

Stephens Scown; Taunton; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee ownership

Hybrid working

Holiday leave 25 days

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Stephens Scown in Taunton is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Property Litigation team. You will support complex property disputes for commercial and private clients, under the guidance of experienced Legal Advisors.

We offer a competitive salary, a strong benefits package, and a hybrid working model that supports a healthy work-life balance. The role emphasises client service, teamwork, and opportunities for development within a recognised regional firm.

Qualificações

• Experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Interest in Property Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities; collaborative and eager to learn.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting with a wide range of property litigation matters for commercial and private clients.
• Preparing legal documents, witness statements, bundles, and correspondence.
• Undertaking legal research and drafting.
• Managing case files and maintaining documents accurately.
• Liaising with clients, barristers, experts, and other third parties.
• Supporting Legal Advisors throughout the lifecycle of matters.
• Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate.
• Assisting with business development and client relationship activities.

Conhecimentos

Proactive

Organised

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Client service oriented

Team collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 2026 list – ensuring our culture and ethos of going above and beyond for our people, our colleagues and our communities is recognised nationally.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Paralegal to join our growing Property Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a highly regarded team that advises a diverse range of clients across a broad spectrum of property disputes.

Working closely with our experienced Legal Advisors, you will play a key role in supporting the team on a variety of complex and interesting matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with a wide range of property litigation matters for commercial and private clients.
• Preparing legal documents, witness statements, bundles, and correspondence.
• Undertaking legal research and drafting.
• Managing case files and ensuring documents are accurately maintained.
• Liaising with clients, barristers, experts, and other third parties.
• Supporting Legal Advisors throughout the lifecycle of matters.
• Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate.
• Assisting with business development and client relationship activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and eager to develop their expertise within Property Litigation.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar role.
• An interest in Property Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Whether you already have experience within Property Litigation or are looking to build your knowledge in this specialist area, we would love to hear from you.

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.
• 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.

Why Stephens Scown?

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.

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.

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.

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.

All offers of employment at Stephens Scown are subject to Basic level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in in accordance with all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBS Disclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice.

Paralegal

Property Litigation

Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Paralegal Property Litigation Full Time Taunton Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

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