Senior Litigation Paralegal

Yu Energy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A growing utility company in Leicester is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to handle a caseload of litigation matters. This position involves issuing court actions, preparing documentation, and providing legal support while working under limited supervision. Ideal candidates will be CILEx qualified or studying and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. The role offers a range of benefits, including 24 days of annual leave and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under limited supervision.
• Experience in litigating energy debt is preferred.
• Demonstrate confident advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of litigation matters.
• Issue Court Action and manage enforcement options.
• Prepare Court documentation and support clients during litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills in Court

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Negotiation skills

Education

CILEx qualified or studying

Job description

Overview

Department: YUG - 4000 - Legal Enforcement Activities

Location: Leicester, LE3 5BZ

Reports to: Head of Debt

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 solution within the wider debt and commercial function. You will handle a caseload of pre-action and litigated matters.

Responsibilities

• 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 Application 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 Yu

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 – you have strong communication skills in Court and are able to demonstrate your knowledge of the CPR
• Subject matter expert – ideally you have experience of litigating energy debt
• Ambitious – Keen to take the next step in leading a legal solution for a rapidly growing business to business utility company
• Team player – you’re happy to help a fellow colleague
• Motivated – you have a can-do attitude and love to learn
• Goal orientated – you love hitting and exceeding targets
• Friendly – you’re always polite and speak to people with respect

Yü Come First

We have a wide range of benefits for our employees 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
• 3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
• Appointment allowance
• Long service recognition
• Refer a friend payment
• Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• New modern facilities
• Death in service and critical illness cover
• Plus, many more

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have an indefinite right to work in the UK.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply for a role, please let us know and we will see what we can do.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Utilities