Data Protection Paralegal – Warrington

Data Protection Paralegal – Warrington

Accuflex is seeking aData 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 toData 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.

Assignment Details

• 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)

Please note that experience gathered under this role will not be counted as QWE. If you are interested in QWE, please make a separate application for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities.