Senior Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

Yu Energy, a growing utility company, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to manage a diverse litigation caseload within their debt and commercial function. The role involves conducting legal reviews, preparing court documents, and providing guidance to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy skills and a technical background in litigation, particularly in energy debt cases.

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

Long service recognition

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Technically strong litigation experience.
• Confident advocate with strong communication skills.
• Subject matter expert in energy debt litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and undertake necessary pre-action steps.
• Prepare court documentation and manage diverse litigation caseload.
• Provide guidance and training to Junior Paralegals.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Dispute resolution

Education

CILEx qualified or studying

Job description

Department: YUG - 4000 - Legal Enforcement Activities

Location: Leicester

Description

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 solution 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 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 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 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 – 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.


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