Litigation Paralegal — Flexible, Impactful Role

Severn Trent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (1

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Maternity and adoption leave

Sharesave scheme

Academy development

Electric vehicle scheme

Retail offers

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal Team in Coventry. You will support our Litigation Counsel across disputes, claims and customer matters, handling investigations, drafting documents, and maintaining records with deadlines.

The role offers diverse exposure and collaborative work with insurers, external lawyers and stakeholders. We value detail, judgment and clear communication, with flexibility to work from home part of the time while primarily based in the

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• The ability to build constructive relationships.
• Sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support Litigation Counsel in managing a varied portfolio of disputes, claims and customer-related legal matters.
• Investigate new cases, review evidence, draft legal documents, maintain accurate records and monitor deadlines.
• Work closely with colleagues, insurers, external lawyers and other stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
• Provide exposure to civil litigation, including Water Industry Act matters, debt recovery and property damage claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Judgement

Education

Legal qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Severn Trent is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal Team in Coventry. You will support our Litigation Counsel across disputes, claims and customer matters, handling investigations, drafting documents, and maintaining records with deadlines.

The role offers diverse exposure and collaborative work with insurers, external lawyers and stakeholders. We value detail, judgment and clear communication, with flexibility to work from home part of the time while primarily based in the