Senior Litigation Paralegal

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to supervise a team in Newport. This role offers a blend of leadership and litigation responsibilities, focusing on supporting others while managing a manageable caseload. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills and a team-first mindset, with opportunities for career advancement and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Gym Discounts

Career Advancement Pathway

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Around 3 years' experience in litigation.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring a team of litigation handlers.
• Handling a small caseload of pre-litigated and litigated credit hire claims.
• Liaising with clients and contributing to business development.

Skills

Organisational

Communication

Coaching

Resilience

Commercial Thinking

Education

CILEx

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal - Credit Hire
Newport (Office-Based with Flexibility)
Salary: Up to £33,000 + Excellent Benefits & Career Progression

A leading Legal 500 and Top 100 firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its high-performing Credit Hire team in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled litigator ready to step into a supervisory role or further develop their leadership experience in a volume-driven environment.

About the Team
This nationally recognised team acts for over 40 insurers and self-insured corporates, providing end-to-end dispute resolution in credit hire, from small to multi-track claims, including fraudulent and high-value matters. They are known for their progressive, data-led approach, which focuses not just on litigation but on influencing market behaviour through strategic insight.

The Role
As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, your time will be split approximately 80/20 between supervising a small team of paralegals and managing your own caseload. This is not a traditional fee-earning role, the emphasis is on supporting others to succeed while maintaining a manageable volume of claims (around 4 settlements per month). You'll be involved in:

• Supervising and mentoring a team of litigation handlers
• Ensuring technical quality, performance, and SLA compliance
• Conducting reviews, managing absences, and motivating team members
• Handling a small caseload of pre-litigated and litigated credit hire claims
• Supporting performance targets and identifying training needs
• Liaising with clients and contributing to business development

What You'll Need to Succeed

Around 3 years' experience in litigation (credit hire is advantageous but not essential)

• Supervisory or team leadership experience is beneficial but not mandatory
• Strong understanding of volume claims processes
• Excellent organisational, communication and coaching skills
• Resilience, commercial thinking, and a genuine team-first mindset
• Comfortable working full-time in the office due to the supervisory nature of the role (some flexibility considered case by case)

Claimant or defendant-side litigation experience will be considered- the key requirement is strong litigation competence and confidence managing a caseload and supporting others.

Interview Process
The process includes an initial Teams interview and possibly an in-person assessment day (role play/technical exercises), depending on the candidate and requirements.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 (with flexibility for strong candidates)
• Genuine pathway to career advancement and potential qualification support (e.g., CILEx or solicitor route)
• High-quality, high-volume caseload and dynamic, supportive team culture
• Flexibility to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of benefits including medical insurance, income protection, and gym discounts
• Inclusive, forward-thinking culture with strong ESG and D&I focus

Interested?
If you're looking to move into a role where you can develop your leadership skills while keeping your litigation skills sharp, this could be the ideal next step. Apply now or get in touch with Nicole Smith to arrange a confidential chat.