Data Protection Fee Earner

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal recruitment agency is seeking a Data Protection Fee Earner to manage client relations and litigation claims. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude towards client service. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to grow in a dynamic team focused on data protection litigation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Development opportunities within the firm

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of data protection and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and litigation processes.
• Knowledge of solicitor-client retainers and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships and expectations throughout the claims process.
• Drafting court documents like Claim Forms and Directions Questionnaires.
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel.
• Attending conferences, applications, and trials.
• Taking witness statements and preparing evidence.
• Advising clients on special damages.
• Handling offers and settlement negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with CPR and Court directions.

Skills

Excellent telephone and written communication skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Proactive, driven, and client-focused approach

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respectedLaw Firm who are seeking a Data Protection Fee Earner, who will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive and solicitor level.

As part of our clients growing litigation team, you will play a key role in delivering compensation and closure for those whose rights have been violated.

Depending on your experience, you will be involved in:

• Fast-track and/or multi-track litigation
• Managing claims from pre-action through to trial
• Working with leading barristers and expert witnesses
• You ll handle a varied caseload and be responsible for investigating liability, gathering evidence, preparing legal documents, and progressing claims through court. You'll be supported by a dynamic, forward-thinking team with a shared mission to defend privacy rights.

Key Responsibilities for the Data Protection Fee Earner role:

• Managing client relationships and expectations throughout the claims process
• Drafting pre-action correspondence and court documents (e.g. Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim, Directions Questionnaires)
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel
• Attending conferences, applications, and trials
• Taking witness statements and preparing evidence
• Advising clients on special damages and obtaining medical reports
• Handling offers and settlement negotiations
• Ensuring compliance with CPR and Court directions

Candidate Requirements for the Data Protection Fee Earner role:

• Excellent telephone and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive, driven, and client-focused approach

Data protection and cybersecurity principles

Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and litigation processes

Solicitor-client retainers and compliance obligations

What s on Offer for the Data Protection Fee Earner role:

Our client is committed to developing their people. For those eager to grow, there are clear pathways to take on mentoring, supervisory, or management roles within the firm.

• Make a meaningful difference in people s lives
• Work in a growing area of law at the intersection of technology and justice
• Collaborate with top barristers and legal minds in the field
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Supportive, values-led team environment

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Apply now and be part of a team that s shaping the future of data protection litigation.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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