German-Speaking Paralegal - REMOTE

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Work with major international client

Exposure to complex legal matters

Multilingual international environment

Immediate start

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a German-speaking Paralegal to join our Legal Enforcement Operations team, supporting a major global ecommerce client. This is a fully remote role open to UK or EU-based candidates, with a 40-hour week on a temporary contract.

You will review and process law enforcement requests, triage cases, analyse documents, and maintain client systems while coordinating with authorities and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fluent German is required for this role.
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal/compliance experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing domestic and international law enforcement requests.
• Triage incoming legal requests and assess supporting documentation.
• Analyse legal documents and identify key information.
• Collate matter information and prepare data productions.
• Maintain and update information within client systems.
• Monitor and manage incoming request queues and emails.

Skills

Fluent German

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Law degree / GDL or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

German-Speaking Paralegal (Legal Enforcement Operations)

Location: Fully Remote (UK or EU Based)

Salary: £17.00 per hour PAYE

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Our client is seeking a German-speaking Paralegal to join a dedicated Legal Enforcement Operations team supporting a major global e-commerce client. This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates based in the UK or EU.

The role involves reviewing and processing sensitive law enforcement requests, working closely with internal stakeholders and external authorities while operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role:

• Reviewing and processing domestic and international law enforcement requests.
• Assessing and triaging incoming legal requests.
• Analysing legal documentation and identifying key information.
• Collating matter information and preparing data productions.
• Updating and maintaining information within client systems.
• Monitoring and managing incoming request queues and emails.
• Conducting follow-up actions on law enforcement requests.
• Communicating with law enforcement agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Escalating urgent or complex matters where required.
• Meeting quality, productivity and KPI targets.

Requirements:

• Fluent in German
• Law degree, GDL or equivalent legal qualification
• 1-3 years' experience within a legal, compliance, regulatory or law enforcement environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information

Desirable:

• Previous legal operations or legal process experience.
• Experience reviewing legal requests, disclosure matters or regulatory enquiries.
• Familiarity with law enforcement request processes.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working
• Opportunity to work on behalf of a major international client
• Exposure to complex legal and compliance matters
• International and multilingual working environment
• Immediate start available

This role would suit a German-speaking Paralegal, Law Graduate or legal professional with experience in legal operations, compliance, regulatory work or law enforcement matters.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.