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Yü Group PLC

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You must have civil procedure knowledge, strong litigation experience, advocacy skills, and the ability to lead and train others, ideally in energy debt. Be ambitious, motivated, and a team player.
  • You will review cases, draft court documents, issue actions, gather evidence, conduct research, negotiate settlements, and provide legal support for clients.

Requirements

  • - Review of matters and undertaking of all pre-action steps.
  • - Issuing of Court Action and taking all steps up to and including enforcement.
  • - Preparation of and drafting of Court documentation from issue to include when required Statements of Case, Witness Statements, Disclosure Statements and Bundles.
  • - Experience working on small claims, Fast/intermediate as well Multi track claims.
  • - Able to provide guidance and training to paralegals and legal admins.
  • - Gathering the necessary evidence and data required to bring valid claims in large volumes.
  • - Strong understanding of the civil procedure rules.
  • - Is able to conduct research and analysis of case law to support legal argument.
  • - Confident Advocacy.
  • - Negotiate settlements and engage in dispute resolution on behalf of clients.
  • - Experience with a case management system.
  • - Delivery of commercial litigation and support a win/win culture from within.
  • - Provide front-line legal advice/support in connection with the development and maintenance of our growing customer base.
  • - 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.

Responsibilities

  • Review of matters and undertaking of all pre-action steps.
  • Issuing of Court Action and taking all steps up to and including enforcement.
  • Preparation of and drafting of Court documentation from issue to include when required Statements of Case, Witness Statements, Disclosure Statements and Bundles.
  • Experience working on small claims, Fast/intermediate as well Multi track claims.
  • Able to provide guidance and training to paralegals and legal admins.
  • Gathering the necessary evidence and data required to bring valid claims in large volumes.
  • Strong understanding of the civil procedure rules.
  • Is able to conduct research and analysis of case law to support legal argument.
  • Confident Advocacy.
  • Negotiate settlements and engage in dispute resolution on behalf of clients.
  • Experience with a case management system.
  • Delivery of commercial litigation and support a win/win culture from within.
  • Provide front-line legal advice/support in connection with the development and maintenance of our growing customer base.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Litigation Paralegal.

Where is this job located?

This job is located in Leicester, LE3 5BZ.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, totaling 37.5 hours a week.

What type of matters will I be handling as a Litigation Paralegal?

You will be handling a caseload of pre-action and litigated matters.

Is experience in energy debt litigation preferred for this role?

Yes, having experience in litigating energy debt is ideal for this position.

What qualifications are required for this role?

You should be technically strong in litigation experience, ideally being CILEx qualified or studying, and able to work under limited supervision.

Will I have the opportunity to provide guidance to other team members?

Yes, you will be able to provide guidance and training to paralegals and legal administrators.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, employees enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave, learning and development opportunities, enhanced leave policies, and more.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Strong communication skills in court, negotiation skills, ability to conduct research and analysis of case law, and a strong understanding of civil procedure rules are emphasized.

Does the company support career development?

Yes, the company offers learning and development opportunities as part of its employee benefits.

What type of culture does the company promote?

The company promotes a win/win culture while delivering commercial litigation support.

Are reasonable adjustments available for applicants?

Yes, the company is willing to make reasonable adjustments to support applicants during the application process.

What is the company known for in the energy market?

Yü Energy is known as one of the UK’s fastest growing business gas, electricity, and water suppliers, aiming to shake up the business energy market with competitive prices and expert service.

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Yü Group PLC

Yütility Simplicity for Businesses

11-50
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Yü Group PLC is driving innovation in energy and utility supply solutions for UK businesses. We have grown rapidly since the Group was founded and we now supply energy to thousands of sites. Trading under the brand Yü Energy, we offer a fresh approach to business utilities. Our multi-utility offer spans electricity, gas, water and other supply solutions through a combination of user-friendly digital solutions and personalised, high quality service customer service for our SME and corporate customers. Yü Group is committed to providing sustainable energy solutions to our customers, including the option to source 100% clean energy as part of our Pure Green plan and electric vehicle charge points. We are a direct supplier, not a broker, employing a range of routes to market in order to drive scale. We serve primarily small and medium-sized businesses across the UK – a £35 billion addressable market offering significant scope for growth. Our primary focus is to provide innovative and simple business utility solutions to small and medium-sized businesses that have not traditionally been engaged in the utilities market. We supply a wide range of market sectors from sport stadiums to retail, manufacturing facilities to care homes, offices to schools and many more. We’re focused on delivering excellent customer service via our UK based relationship management team. Our experienced management team has significant energy sector expertise and a deep understanding of the utility needs of modern-day businesses.