DSAR & Data Protection Paralegal (Hybrid)

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Job summary

The Paralegal role in the Document Review and Collation (DRC) team is based in Bristol or Birmingham. You will perform first-level DSAR reviews, apply redactions, and support senior reviewers to scope requests and prepare responses.

You will use Relativity and other e-disclosure tools, liaise with client teams, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. We offer hybrid working with 50% office attendance, training, and access to leading technology platforms, with

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in document review or data protection with DSAR exposure.
• Understanding of data protection legislation, including exemptions and redaction.
• Experience with Relativity or similar eDiscovery tools; willingness to develop technical proficiency.
• Ability to identify privilege and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good self-management and multitasking to meet deadlines.
• Accurate, well-organised and flexible to changing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking first-level reviews of DSARs to a high standard with attention to detail, accuracy and speed, including redactions and exemptions.
• Supporting lead reviewers on DSAR matters, assisting with scoping requests and preparation of final responses.
• Analyzing new DSAR instructions and taking detailed instructions from fee earners.
• Using e-disclosure platforms such as Relativity to conduct document reviews and e-disclosure exercises.
• Communicating with client teams and external clients and documenting instructions throughout the matter lifecycle.
• Reporting on progression of ongoing matters and managing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Working collaboratively as part of the team while managing your own workload.

Skills

DSAR experience

Data protection knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Relativity

Job description

The Paralegal role in the Document Review and Collation (DRC) team is based in Bristol or Birmingham. You will perform first-level DSAR reviews, apply redactions, and support senior reviewers to scope requests and prepare responses.

You will use Relativity and other e-disclosure tools, liaise with client teams, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. We offer hybrid working with 50% office attendance, training, and access to leading technology platforms, with