Data Protection/Data Privacy Paralegal

Shoosmiths - UK Law Firm of the Year Winner at the Legal Week British Legal Awards 2015.

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Our National Commercial Group is going from strength to strength and we have exciting plans for accelerated growth over the next five years. Our bold and ambitious plan is to be recognised as the pre-eminent Commercial Practice in the UK within the next 5 years. We’re already well on that journey, currently having an excellent team of over 70 lawyers focused on six key service lines:

• Technology, Media & Telecoms
• Intellectual Property
• Financial Services
• Commercial Contracts
• Privacy & Data
• Capital Projects & Infrastructure

We are ranked in the top tier of Legal 500 for most of our practice areas, although our intention is to have top rankings across the board.

With a loyal and ever increasing client base comprising FTSE Plcs, global household names and innovative start-ups, we are keen to speak with experienced commercial paralegals who are looking for a new challenge. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a specialism within a highly sought after area of data protection and data privacy.

• Preferably 6-12 months previous legal experience within a paralegal role within a Commercial practice area
• Excellent client care skills.
• Self-confidence and ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to grasp things quickly and easily.
• Enthusiastic with a positive, can do attitude.
• Good working knowledge of various applications – word, excel, outlook etc.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and remain calm under pressure and find solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills reflected in their work.
• A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail.
• Good organisational skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned  within the specified timescales.
• Friendly and helpful approach to dealing with queries.
• Able to integrate within a team as well as working on one’s own initiative.
• Ability to deliver a quality service to both internal and external clients.

The ideal candidate will have an awareness of GDPR issues, regulations and compliance but this is not essential.  On the job training and support will be provided.

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.