Paralegal

Severn Trent

. Support the Litigation Legal Counsel in managing a varied portfolio of disputes, claims and customer-related legal matters .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCoventry • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal and commercial judgement while managing disputes, claims, and customer-related legal matters. Proficient in drafting legal documents and maintaining accurate records while effectively collaborating with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceLegal Document DraftingAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Legal QualificationClaims ManagementEvidence ReviewDeadline MonitoringDispute Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganisational SkillsRelationship BuildingJudgementCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Water Industry ActDebt RecoveryProperty Damage ClaimsInsuranceRegulatory Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Litigation Legal Counsel in managing a varied portfolio of disputes, claims and customer-related legal matters
Investigate new cases
Review evidence
Draft legal documents
Maintain accurate records
Monitor deadlines
Work with colleagues, insurers, external lawyers and other stakeholders
Help achieve practical and proportionate outcomes
Gain exposure to civil litigation, including Water Industry Act matters, debt recovery and property damage claims
Develop legal and commercial judgement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Organised, curious and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to build constructive relationships
Sound judgement when handling sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Legal, claims, insurance, regulatory or case-management experience would be beneficial but isn’t essential
A relevant legal qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days
Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500, subject to eligibility
Leading pension scheme, doubling your contribution up to 15%
Family-friendly policies, including fully paid maternity and adoption leave
Sharesave scheme
Dedicated development through our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme
Retail offers
Two paid volunteering days