Paralegal (Senior Grade)

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Senior Debt Recovery Litigation Paralegal - Salary: £27,500 to £30,000 depending on experience. We also welcome more experienced applicants and will consider salary based on the level of experience you bring.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join our dynamic and forward thinking Litigation team. This is a hands on role where you'll manage your own caseload, support junior team members, and work with your client to progress cases and take instruction, while continuing to coach and develop junior paralegals day to day - perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership.

What we can offer you:

As one of the largest debt recovery law firm, we work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. We're proud to do things differently. We're not a traditional law firm - we're a modern, people focused organisation with:

• Investors in People Gold accreditation for our People standards
• Platinum accreditation for Wellbeing
• A culture built on collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement

Our in house Learning & Development team provides industry leading training throughout your BW Legal career. This includes:

• Technical and professional skills development
• Continued professional development pathways
• Mentoring opportunities
• Support for external training and qualifications

Our Litigation team is engaging, supportive and collaborative. We value feedback from every level and encourage colleagues to think creatively to deliver practical, commercial outcomes for our clients. You'll be joining a team where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your contribution is recognised.

What you'll be doing:

As a Senior Paralegal, you'll take ownership of your own portfolio of non standard defended County Court claims across a variety of sectors. You'll act as the first point of escalation for Grade 2 Paralegals, offering hands on guidance, quality assurance and technical support to help them develop and deliver consistently high quality work.

Working closely with the Technical Litigation Manager, you'll also play a key role in shaping how the team operates. This includes contributing to:

• Training and upskilling colleagues
• Client onboarding and process refinement
• Precedent development and maintenance
• Continuous improvement initiatives across the Litigation function

This blend of technical casework, leadership and operational input makes the role ideal for someone who enjoys both complex litigation and helping others grow.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied personal caseload of technical defended litigation matters
• Develop and support Grade 2 Paralegals, including first line escalation and coaching
• Carry out quality checks on correspondence and instructions drafted by junior colleagues
• Support training delivery, client onboarding, precedents and team briefings
• Monitor compliance, SLAs and procedural deadlines

About you:

• At least 3 years' experience as a Paralegal, managing your own caseload
• Law degree (or GDL) and undertaking or completed SQE / LPC / CILEX Level 6
• Confident supervising others and providing constructive feedback
• Strong organisational, communication and drafting skills

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their supervisory capability while continuing to work on complex, high quality litigation matters. You'll receive tailored, constructive feedback designed to help you perform at your best, progress your career, and truly "be the best you!"

Your core working week will be 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with two options to suit your routine: 9:30am - 3:30pm or 10:00am - 4:00pm.

There's also the opportunity to top up your earnings with overtime, giving you flexibility and control over your work-life balance.

The role offers a salary from £27,500 to £30,000 per annum, depending on your skills and experience. You'll also benefit from annual salary reviews designed to recognise your contribution and reward your continued success.

Rewarding your commitment and success

At BW Legal, we believe that when life feels balanced, work feels better. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported to be their best, both professionally and personally.

Our Balance Within wellbeing strategy takes a holistic approach, offering a comprehensive package of support to help you find what balance looks like for you. From health and personal development to lifestyle support, our benefits package worth over £10,000 (this includes all benefits costings), in your first year will help you thrive at work and beyond.

Benefits include:
30 hour working week
Free offsite parking (saving you up to £9 a day compared to local car parks)
23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
In addition, paid leave on your birthday, as well as on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when falling on a weekday
Flexible holiday policy: use, buy and sell holiday (within policy limits), as well as enjoy flexibility as some holiday allowance can used by the hour
Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day earned following your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of service
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Business-casual dress code

Enjoy a Secure Future with our Financial Rewards

Be Here Living Our Values: a monthly and quarterly tax and NI free bonus based on attendance and punctuality, worth up to £828 in your first year, rising to a maximum of £4,194 by your sixth year of employment
Death in service cover: Financial protection worth six times your annual salary
Income protection: receive 75% of your salary for up to two years if you're unable to work (subject to eligibility criteria)
Discounted shopping: access discounts and savings at thousands of UK retailers with My Staff Shop (with the average user saving over £1,000 per year!)
Travel support: Free parking, bus discounts with First and Arriva, and secure cycle storage facilities.
Money4U with Leeds Credit Union: access to preferential savings and loans rates
Contributory pension scheme
British Gas discount: Access to an exclusive money-saving energy tariff for your gas and electricity
Discounted legal services: 10% off personal legal services with Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors, including conveyancing, family law and will writing

Elevate yourself with our Personal Growth Rewards
Learn and Earn: top up your income with up to £720 per year by investing in your personal and professional development outside of working hours
Learning and Development allowance: paid time to learn during working hours
Professional qualifications: financial and study support, from apprenticeships to specialist degree-level courses

Power Up your wellbeing with our Health Rewards
Free gym membership with our local partner, or discounted membership at over 3,600 gyms nationwide
On Site GP: access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on-site fortnightly
Virtual GP: access to virtual 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your family
On-Site Physiotherapist: Support for aches, pains and injury prevention, whether you need treatment or proactive care, available at a 10% discount to our colleagues
Health cash back plan: Claim back up to £3,700 on dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions and wellbeing treatments.
Discounted dentistry: Reduced rates on dental plans and 10% off treatments with Leeds Dental Clinic
Employee assistance: 24/7 helpline, including up to 8 free counselling sessions
Wellbeing supported by colleague ambassadors: dedicated champions for wellbeing, learning and development, and menopause, who listen, gather feedback, and guide colleagues to the right support and resources.
Early intervention: support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues to support them staying in or returning to work

Be Connected and Conscious with our Engagement Rewards
Colleague events: From darts and bowling to quizzes and parties, there are plenty of opportunities to connect and unwind together.
Regular charity fundraising for local causes through games, raffles and more

BW Legal is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and thrive in our welcoming and exciting culture. Join us and be part of our success!

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].