Senior Litigation Paralegal

Yu Group PLC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yü Group PLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their litigation and dispute resolution team in Leicester. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, preparing court documents, and providing training to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong litigation experience and be confident advocates in court.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days

Day off on your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual salary review

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced paternity, maternity, and adoption policies

Death in service and critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a diverse caseload including small claims and multi-track claims.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive reviews and undertake pre-action steps.
• Proficient in preparing court documentation and conducting mediations.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of pre-action and litigated matters.
• Prepare and draft court documentation including witness statements.
• Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation

Advocacy skills

Research and analysis

Education

CILEx qualification or studying

Job description

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Reports to: Head of Debt

Location: Leicester, LE3 5BZ

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

We are looking for an energetic, confident Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation and dispute resolution team within the wider debt and commercial function. You will handle a caseload of pre-action and litigated matters.

Passionate and motivated people are the power behind our growth, so we’re looking to expand our team, and you could be part of our success story.

Department: YUG - 4000 - Legal Enforcement Activities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leicester

Workplace type: Onsite

Reporting To: Head Of Debt

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Christina Renshaw

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What We Need from Yü

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of matters and undertake all pre-action steps as well as post-litigation procedures.
• Issue Court Action and take all necessary steps up to and including various options for enforcing a judgment.
• Prepare and draft Court documentation, including but not limited to Reply to Defences, Witness Statements, Disclosure, Set Aside Hearings, and completing court Bundles, from the issue stage onwards.
• Work on a diverse caseload including small claims, fast/intermediate track, and multi-track claims.
• Carry out Mediations.
• Experience handling Summary Judgments and Applications to Lift Stays.
• Handle Statutory Demands and Winding Up petitions.
• Negotiate settlements and engage in dispute resolution on behalf of clients.
• Provide guidance and training to Junior Paralegals and Legal Administrative Staff.
• Gather necessary evidence and data required to support a high volume of valid claims.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Conduct research and analysis of case law to support legal arguments.
• Exhibit confident advocacy skills.
• Utilise case management systems effectively.
• Deliver commercial litigation services and support a culture of achieving win-win outcomes.
• Provide front-line legal advice and support related to the development and maintenance of our growing customer base.

About Yü

If you have what it takes, you could be just what we’re looking for…

• Technically strong litigation experience: CILEx – Qualified or studying; you must be able to work under limited supervision
• Confident advocate – strong communication skills in Court and knowledge of the CPR;
• Subject matter expert – experience of litigating energy debt preferred;
• Ambitious – eager to lead legal solutions for a rapidly growing B2B utility company;
• Team player – willing to support colleagues;
• Motivated – proactive with a love for learning;
• Goal orientated – enjoys hitting and exceeding targets;
• Friendly – polite and respectful in communication.

Yü Come First

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary review
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, and adoption policies
• Yü made a difference Awards
• Additional leave for marriage/civil partnership
• Appointment allowance
• Long service recognition
• Refer a friend payment
• Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Modern facilities
• Death in service and critical illness cover
• And many more benefits

This position does not meet UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker; only applications from candidates with indefinite right to work in the UK will be accepted.

If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, please let us know.

About Yü Group

Yü Energy is one of the UK’s fastest-growing business energy providers, supplying thousands of companies across the UK. We aim to shake up the UK business energy market through expert, personal service, and competitive prices tailored to our commercial customers.