We are currently seeking Paralegals with a minimum of 3 months’ prior experience working on GDPR and data protection matters for a range of roles with our clients.
By applying to this opportunity, you are not applying for a specific paralegal vacancy. Instead, you will be added to our Paralegal talent pool, and we will consider you for suitable GDPR and privacy-related roles with our clients as and when opportunities arise.
Opportunities may be with a variety of organisations, including law firms and in-house legal teams Assignments may range from short-term paralegal roles lasting a few weeks, to longer placements of several months, as well as permanent positions where you would be hired directly by our clients.
We will review your application and, if your skills, experience and qualifications match our requirements, we will contact you to arrange an interview with a member of our recruitment team.
A law degree or equivalent (LLB, GDL or SQE1) is beneficial and may open up additional opportunities, as some clients require a level of prior legal training
At least 3 months’ hands-on experience in a paralegal role involving GDPR and data protection work
This experience should include exposure to some or all of the following typical GDPR paralegal tasks
Supporting responses to Data Subject Access Requests and other Data Subject Rights Requests, including document review, redaction and deadline tracking
Assisting with data protection compliance matters and maintaining GDPR documentation, including records of processing activities and records management
Conducting data mapping and helping identify personal data across systems
Supporting the review, drafting or updating privacy notices, policies and procedures
Assisting with data breach management, including fact-finding, documentation and regulatory reporting support
Supporting or assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including information gathering, risk identification and documenting mitigation measures
Liaising with internal stakeholders, IT teams or external counsel on GDPR and privacy-related queries
Carrying out privacy-focused legal research relating to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Highly organised with strong time-management skills
Ability to conduct legal research and organise data and information efficiently
Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
Technologically proficient
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
Confident, with good emotional intelligence
Please note that experience gained in this role would not normally count towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). If you are interested in obtaining QWE, you will need to make a separate application for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities.
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol
Accutrainee provides a unique, flexible and efficient way for law firms and in-house legal teams to take on trainee solicitors and for graduates to benefit from bespoke training contracts designed around them.
Trainees can gain experience in more than one organisation during their training contract or stay at one firm for the whole two years. There is no typical training contract at Accutrainee. To date, all of our trainees have secured positions on qualification.
We employ trainees under training contracts and second them to law firms and in-house legal teams in accordance with our clients' requirements and business needs. The result is improved efficiency and flexibility for our clients and greater opportunities for our trainees.
We work with organisations who have their own trainee cohort as well as those who have wanted to take on trainees in the past but not yet done so. Our role is to ensure clients get access to quality assured trainees but without having to worry about anything else as it’s all taken care of by us!
We are continually talking to firms and in-house teams about their trainee requirements and therefore we have training contracts opportunities starting all year round.
During training contracts, we heavily monitor trainees ensuring that all training requirements are met and exceeded and to ensure each trainee is day one competent. We also deliver additional mentoring to each trainee so that they get the support and guidance they need during this crucial time in their career development.
Our extremely robust selection process takes place all year round enabling us to meet far greater numbers of candidates to understand their strengths and competencies. This method is crucial to supporting our passion and focus on improving diversity within the legal profession.
If you would like more information about Accutrainee, please call us: 020 7871 2822, email us: info@accutrainee.com or visit our website: www.accutrainee.com.
