Role:
Data Protection Paralegal/ Freedom of Information Case Officer
Contract:
6 months
Firm:
In-house
Salary:
£45,000 per annum (pro rata via an hourly rate)
Location:
Hybrid working- 2 days in the office the rest working from home
Overview:
An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal/ Case Officer to join the Information Disclosure Team at a large, in-house firm. This role would suit someone who has experience of processing Freedom of Information requests or has similar compliance/ case management experience.
Tasks will include:
- Process requests for information, known as ‘right to know’ requests, received under the Freedom of Information Act, liaising with the business as required
- Process Subject Access Requests (SARs) made under the UK GDPR, liaising with relevant corporate teams and contacts as required
- Produce high quality oral and written communications
- Help to develop and maintain the network of FOI contacts
- Produce high quality ad hoc (oral and written) communications
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments and notifying the business of changing statutory or corporate requirements
- Managing Internal Reviews of FOI appeals
- Supporting on other Information Rights Requests (IRRs)
Experience required:
- Proven stakeholder management experience and ability to proactively develop effective relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Experience of processing SARs as a Case Officer
- Very strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently and effectively with a wide range of staff and the public
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in practice
- Ability to make sound and reasoned judgments based on the information at your disposal
- Ability to constructively challenge staff at all levels to ensure compliance with legislation and/or achieve desired outcomes
How to Apply:
Candidates may apply here (click here).
