Jodie is a paralegal in our Children team. She joined Stephens Scown in February 2022 as a paralegal apprentice and qualified with a distinction as a paralegal in May 2024.

Since qualifying, Jodie runs several Public Law Outline (PLO) cases where she represents parents throughout the PLO process whereby the local authority has concerns about the safety or wellbeing of the children.

Jodie also supports the Children team with private and public children law matters.

This work involves:

• Representing and advising parents throughout the PLO process
• Meeting with clients to discuss their case
• Drafting legal documents
• General progression of cases to assist the team

Outside of work Jodie enjoys travelling, coastal walks with her two dogs, baking, reading and playing piano.