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 Corporation TM, 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.
The Role
Stephens Scown is looking for a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to support our busy Property Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, and wants to be part of an ambitious, people-focused firm.
Working closely with our Solicitors, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support, helping the team deliver exceptional service across a range of property disputes.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
* Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating schedules
* Handling incoming calls and assisting with client enquiries
* File opening and compliance tasks, including AML checks
* Electronic and paper file management, including bundling
* Liaising with courts, counsel, and third parties
* Billing support and general administrative duties to assist smooth workflow
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Confident with Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Professional, friendly and a strong team player
* Able to manage competing deadlines and remain calm under pressure
* Committed to delivering outstanding client service
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.
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 enclosing an upto date CV toCareers@stephens-scown.co.uk or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS
At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for ourclients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Thereforewe 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 BarringService check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in in accordancewith all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarilybar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstancesand background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an openand measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might berelevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the positionsought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBSDisclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice. This is available onhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant
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