Legal Assistant Document Review

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Bristol, Bristol
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Document Review Legal Assistant job in Bristol - Top tier firm - Permanent Your new company Our client is a truly prominent player in the legal sector, with offices around the UK. They currently have multiple opportunities for Document Review Legal Assistants to join their central Bristol office. Your new role You will undertake first level reviews of documents for key issues or terms to assist other teams in the firm, such as commercial or banking litigation. You will follow guidance on privacy laws in order to undertake a first level review for Data Subject Access Requests and will work closely with fee earners to provide regular updates on progress. You will also create bundles and document lists for mediations, trials and employment tribunals and contribute to training materials and the development of the team. What you'll need to succeed You will be a Law LLB or GDL graduate, ideally with previous paralegal or legal assistant experience. You will be a confident and able communicator who is well-organised and has excellent attention to detail. You will be hardworking and able to adapt in an ever-changing working environment. An interest in document review is advantageous as is the LPC qualification however these are not pre-requisites. Attitude and personality as well as good academics are key. Experience of Data Subject Access Requests and the disclosure process, including knowledge on privilege would be preferable. What you'll get in return Joining an international law firm, your role will be extremely varied. Whilst sometimes very demanding, the team and firm are very supportive and sociable and can offer the right candidates fantastic career progression opportunities. What you need to do now If you are interested in applying for this position click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role, please contact Matilda Hayward in complete confidence at Hays. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk