Property Litigation Legal Support Associate

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Wellbeing support

3 extra days paid leave to supportgood

Birthday leave

Job summary

Stephens Scown is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join our Property Litigation Team in Truro. You’ll support legal advisors and fee earners, handling a broad range of administrative tasks to ensure smooth case progression and excellent client service.

The role requires proactive collaboration, strong attention to detail, and experience in a legal or professional services environment. A positive, flexible, team-focused attitude is essential, with opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
• A commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• File and account administration from opening through to closure.
• Preparing bundles.
• Assisting with post.
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Handling incoming communications and directing queries appropriately.
• Assisting with billing processes, expenses and financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Property Litigation team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Stephens Scown is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join our Property Litigation Team in Truro. You’ll support legal advisors and fee earners, handling a broad range of administrative tasks to ensure smooth case progression and excellent client service.

The role requires proactive collaboration, strong attention to detail, and experience in a legal or professional services environment. A positive, flexible, team-focused attitude is essential, with opportunities for training