About Stephens Scown LLP

Stephens Scown is a high profile West Country law firm. The firm has in excess of 300 staff with over 50 Partners across their 3 offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell.

With a dedicated management team and great staff, they are a progressive and dynamic law firm with a regional focus and national expertise in niche areas - with all the benefits of a big city rival.

The firm was founded in 1935 in St Austell and has grown and expanded from its roots as a local firm specialising in criminal and property dealings to the full service firm they are today.

Their people are the heart of the business and it is through them that they achieve their vision. They aim to attract, retain and develop high calibre individuals who can deliver exceptional client service and demonstrate their core values of being dynamic, supportive, reliable, commercial and friendly, all encompassed with integrity.

Their priority for employee wellbeing ensures that individuals feel respected, trusted and valued and feel proud to work for Stephens Scown. Their success reflects in the fact that many partners were once trainees themselves. They are passionate about identifying and harnessing key talent and supporting employees in their aim to achieve excellence.

What is it like to work for Stephens Scown LLP

Wellbeing

72% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Stephens Scown have an Employee Assistance Programme whereby their people have access to a BUPA trained counsellor and also a financial helpline for queries with regard to financial problems.

72% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Team

89% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

All teams have a team meeting once a month to discuss any hot topics and share information, and most teams hold an away day twice a year where both counties come together to share and develop best practice.

89% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Stephens Scown LLP use local producers and 50% of the food they order is now vegetarian.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Gym

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Health Insurance

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Pensions

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Long Service

40% of employees have more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff