Data Protection Paralegal – Warrington

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuflex is seeking a Data Protection Paralegal to support its legal team on an initial three-month assignment in Warrington. The role focuses on Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and in-house privacy work.

The successful candidate will review documents, assist with redactions, manage DSAR responses, and help ensure deadlines are met in a hybrid working environment.

Hybrid pattern: 2–3 days in the Warrington office; full-time hours; start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working on DSARs.
• Practical exposure to data protection or privacy.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to review large volumes of documentation.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and working independently.
• Hybrid working environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Review documents to identify personal data.
• Assist with redactions and DSAR responses.
• Support privacy-related matters for the team.
• Handle DSAR admin tasks and deadlines.
• Ensure requests are handled accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

DSAR experience

Data protection

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Accuflex is seeking a Data Protection Paralegal to support the legal team of a major UK organisation on an initial three-month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with practical data protection experience, particularly in relation to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), to gain further in-house experience.

Key Responsibilities

The role is expected to include:

• Supporting the management of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs);
• Reviewing documents and information to identify relevant personal data;
• Assisting with redactions and preparation of DSAR responses;
• Supporting the wider legal and data protection team with privacy-related matters;
• Managing administrative aspects of DSAR responses, including printing and correspondence where required;
• Helping ensure requests are handled accurately and within applicable deadlines.

About You

We would be interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working on DSARs;
• Have some practical exposure to data protection or privacy matters;
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Are comfortable reviewing potentially significant volumes of documentation;
• Can manage competing deadlines and work independently;
• Are comfortable working in a hybrid environment.

Previous in-house, regulatory, public sector or legal services experience would be beneficial.

Location: Warrington

Working arrangement: Hybrid, ideally 2-3 days per week in the Warrington office

Duration: Initially approximately 3 months

Start date: As soon as possible (candidates with up to one month's notice period can be considered)

Working pattern: Full-time

Candidates based in or around Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool or the wider North West who are able to commute regularly to Warrington are encouraged to apply.

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

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