Legal Support Assistant

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Legal Support Assistant to join our successful and growing Property Litigation Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding support to colleagues and clients alike.

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our Property Litigation Legal Advisors, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of matters while providing an excellent client experience.

You will work closely with fee earners and other members of the team, assisting with a broad range of administrative and legal support duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working collaboratively within a busy team.

You will ideally have:

• Previous administrative experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational 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.

Experience with in a litigation or property environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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…