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.

The Role

• As a Paralegal, you will be working within our award-winning Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Technology team. The team is responsible for a global portfolio of clients – from household brands and innovative technology businesses to social media influencers.
• You will support the legal advisors in the team with a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious IP, technology, social media, and trade mark matters, with the opportunity to run some of your own files with supervision.

About You

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver exceptional client care.
• You have strong eye for detail and you are able to work within a busy, driven team environment.
• You are enthusiastic, highly organised and accurate, with a proactive and committed approach to meeting deadlines whilst remaining calm under pressure.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• You are proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• You have experience in, or a willingness to learn, case management.
• Previous experience of working within a law firm or in an in-house role would be an advantage.

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.
• Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.

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.