Paralegal

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

• Location: Bristol
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal to join our client's Document Review and Collation (DRC) team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a centre of excellence, known for its optimised managed legal services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and be ready to take a lead role in this workstream.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Undertake first-level reviews of DSARs ensuring high standards of detail, accuracy, and speed, including the application of redactions and exemptions under data protection legislation.
• Act as lead reviewer on DSAR matters, managing the scope, review process, and final response production.
• Conduct quality checks on review work by colleagues, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Analyse new DSAR instructions, streamline processes for efficiency, and use e-disclosure platforms like Relativity for document reviews.
• Communicate effectively with client teams and external clients, ensuring clear documentation of instructions throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
• Report regularly to management on the progression of ongoing matters, manage deadlines and workloads effectively.
• Train new team members on DSAR processes and technology.
• Manage financial outputs of projects, ensuring all changes to time, cost, and quality are considered and communicated.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a paralegal in document review or data protection, specifically with DSARs.
• Ability to lead DSAR reviews from scoping to production with minimal supervision.
• Experience using document review platforms such as Relativity or similar eDiscovery tools.
• Strong drafting skills and experience maintaining training materials and precedents.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, able to work with colleagues, clients, and external providers effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong self-management, multitasking, and prioritisation skills.
• High level of accuracy and organisational skills, adaptable to a varied workload.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model
• Exposure to a wide range of document review and collation workstreams.
• Structured on-the-job training and access to industry-leading technology platforms.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a dynamic environment.
• Role diversity, ensuring no two days are the same with opportunities to make a significant impact.

To apply for this Paralegal / Senior Paralegal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.