Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal (in-house)Location: Barnsley AreaSalary: £30,000 to £45,000 Contract: Full Time, PermanentRole Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Support the in-house legal team in managing and defending claims brought against the organisation
• Assist with the preparation of legal documents, evidence bundles, and correspondence related to disputes
• Handle a range of civil litigation matters, including debt recovery challenges and contractual disagreement
• Liaise with external legal representatives, courts, and internal departments to coordinate case responses
• Conduct legal research and draft responses to pre-action protocol letters and formal claims
• Maintain accurate records of ongoing cases and ensure timely responses to legal deadlines
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and compliance standards
• Work closely with senior legal staff to mitigate legal risk and support resolution strategies

Employee Benefits Package:

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (statutory)
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Annual salary review
• Company sickness pay
• Free parking

About the Organisation:

• This is a well-established, forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of sustainability and home energy solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and customer value, the company is committed to improving access to greener living through scalable and cost-effective technologies. The team is united by a mission to reduce environmental impact while delivering high standards of service and support to a broad and growing customer base across the UK.
• As the organisation continues to grow, they are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and who thrive in a dynamic, mission-led environment. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven company that places strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, and long-term progression.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

Application Criteria:

• It is vital you have experience in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation or Property Litigation
• You will need experience managing your own caseload, either pre-litigated or litigated
• A working knowledge of civil procedure rules and the small claims track

How to Apply:

• If this Paralegal vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.