Senior Litigation Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique recherche un Senior Litigation Paralegal pour rejoindre son équipe de litige. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience solide en litige, des compétences en communication, et sera motivé pour contribuer à la croissance d'une entreprise B2B en pleine expansion. Des avantages tels que des congés annuels, des opportunités de développement et une reconnaissance de service sont offerts.

Benefits

24 jours de congés annuels + jours fériés

Achat de congés supplémentaires

Jour de congé pour votre anniversaire

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Révision annuelle des salaires

Opportunités d'apprentissage et de développement

Politiques améliorées de congé de paternité, maternité et adoption

Reconnaissance de long service

Paiement de parrainage

Indemnité de maladie

Couverture en cas de décès et maladie critique

Qualifications

• Expérience en litige et connaissance des règles de procédure civile (CPR).
• Capacité à travailler sous supervision limitée.
• Expertise en litige de dettes énergétiques souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un portefeuille de dossiers pré-action et litigés.
• Préparer et rédiger des documents juridiques pour le tribunal.
• Négocier des règlements et participer à la résolution des litiges.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

CILEx Qualified or studying

Job description

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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.

What We Need from You

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.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Technically strong litigation experience: CILEx – Qualified or studying; ability to work under limited supervision.
• Confident advocate with strong communication skills in Court and knowledge of the CPR.
• Subject matter expertise, ideally with experience in litigating energy debt.
• Ambitious and eager to lead legal solutions for a rapidly growing B2B utility company.
• Team player, willing to support colleagues.
• Motivated with a can-do attitude and a love for learning.
• Goal-oriented, with a passion for hitting and exceeding targets.
• Friendly, polite, and respectful in communication.

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
• Additional leave for marriage/civil partnership
• 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...

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

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

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Yü Energy is one of the UK’s fastest-growing business gas, electricity, and water suppliers, serving thousands of companies nationwide. Our mission is to shake up the UK business energy market with expert, personal service and competitive prices tailored to our commercial customers’ needs.