Paralegal 2025

Warner Hotels • Full-time • Hemel Hempstead, East, United Kingdom • 4d ago

The UK’s leading provider of adult short break experiences, Warner Hotels is a collection of unique properties in great locations across the UK. All short breaks at a Warner Hotel include breakfast, dinner and specified entertainment and activities, ensuring guests make the most of their time away. Situated in stunning locations nationwide including Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds, Studley Castle in Warwickshire, Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire and The Runnymede on Thames, each hotel offers its own personal character that makes every Warner Hotels stay unique.

The Paralegal is responsible for overseeing outsourced personal injury claims, handling small claims litigation, supporting data protection requests, specifically subject access requests, and providing general Legal and administrative support to the Head of Legal.

What will you be doing

This is a varied role with lots of opportunity for developing legal skills in different practice areas such as:

Monitor and evaluate the handling of outsourced personal injury claims in line with KPIs
Make informed decisions on claims progression, settlements, or disputes in consultation with the Head of Legal and external counsel
Act as the primary contact between hotel management teams and the legal advisors or insurers for any issues or claims arising
Handle requests for subject data access requests under data protection laws, ensuring timely and compliant responses
Work closely with the data protection officer / head of legal and IT department to retrieve, review, and redact personal data as necessary
Directly manage litigation processes for low-value, time-consuming claims, aiming to resolve them efficiently and cost-effectively
Prepare legal documentation, liaise with stakeholders, and represent the company in legal proceedings if required.
Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, and maintaining legal department records, and keeping compliance policies up to date
Support the Head of Legal with research, document preparation, and other tasks as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the legal department

What are we looking for

Problem-solving and analytical skills
Familiarity with legal documentation and litigation processes
Project management skills
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Knowledge of legal and insurance frameworks
Experience in handling data protection and privacy issues
Knowledge of or experience in property, litigation and employment law matters is preferred though not essential

What we offer

Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
25 days holiday
Onsite parking
Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office
Great deals on Warner breaks for you, your friends and family
Discounted food and drinks at our on-site restaurant
Pension scheme
Other discounts on variety of shopping experiences, high street brands and access to a VIP box at the O2