DSAR Paralegal: Data Protection & Records Specialist

Boyes Turner LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Assurance 5 x final salary

An additional day holiday for your生日

A weekly wellbeing hour

8 hour per annum charity work

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Social committee events

Season ticket travel loan

Eligible to purchase an additional 5 D

Holidays

Job summary

Boyes Turner LLP in Reading is recruiting a Paralegal to join the Employment Team, supporting DSAR handling and data protection tasks. You will assist with DSAR management, document review, and liaise with clients and internal teams, delivering accurate, timely responses.

The ideal candidate has paralegal or legal admin experience, knowledge of data protection law, strong organisation and communication skills, and the ability to work to deadlines within a friendly, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal administrator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation is required.
• Experience handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) is desirable.
• Strong organisation and communication skills; ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with DSAR management from receipt to completion under supervision.
• Maintain a central DSAR record with key dates and deadlines.
• Acknowledge requests, prepare correspondence and liaise with relevant parties.
• Identify, locate and collate personal data from electronic and paper records.
• Liaise with clients, HR, IT and other stakeholders to gather required information.
• Review documents to identify relevant data and assist with disclosure packs.
• Identify information requiring redaction or legal review and escalate as needed.
• Prepare redacted documents and response packs per firm procedures.
• Ensure DSARs progress within statutory timescales and data protection laws.
• Maintain secure electronic files and records.
• Prepare reports, schedules and correspondence using standard templates.
• Conduct legal research related to DSARs, data protection and employment matters.
• Provide progress updates to fee earners and flag risks.
• Develop templates and processes to improve DSAR handling.
• Ensure work is accurate and maintains firm’s reputation.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Data protection knowledge

DSAR handling

Discretion

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Boyes Turner LLP in Reading is recruiting a Paralegal to join the Employment Team, supporting DSAR handling and data protection tasks. You will assist with DSAR management, document review, and liaise with clients and internal teams, delivering accurate, timely responses.

The ideal candidate has paralegal or legal admin experience, knowledge of data protection law, strong organisation and communication skills, and the ability to work to deadlines within a friendly, fast-paced environment.