Job Description

Salary

From 27,269 to 31,067 per annum (Grade F)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Fixed term until 31/05/26 - Maternity cover

Job category/type

Legal

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

REQ00000664



Are you an experienced and motivated Data
Protection and Freedom of Information Paralegal looking for an
exciting new opportunity within a dynamic legal team? West
Berkshire Council is seeking a Paralegal to provide essential
support in data protection and freedom of information matters,
working alongside the Principal Lawyer to ensure compliance and
deliver high-quality legal services.

About the Role

As a Data Protection and Freedom of Information Paralegal, your
key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the management and handling of data protection requests, including subject
access requests.
Supporting the Principal Lawyer in providing legal advice and guidance on data protection and freedom of information issues. Conducting research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and
regulations.
Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to data protection and freedom of
information requests.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide advice on data protection implications.

The ideal candidate
will possess the following skills and attributes:
Previous experience working in a legal environment, with a focus on data protection and freedom of information. Good understanding of data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. Familiarity with freedom of information legislation and its application. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritise
effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. If you are a proactive and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for data protection and providing
excellent legal support, we would love to hear from you.


Please note this role
is fixed term until 31/05/26 - Maternity cover.



West Berkshire Council offer excellent
employment benefits such as:
Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years service.

Please note that the closing date is given
as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if
we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if
you are interested, please submit your application as early as
possible to avoid disappointment.



This post is a Sensitive Post for the
purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the
post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any
prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you
are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement
in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full
details of the restrictions can be found in the Council&s
Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.



For an informal discussion about the role,
please contact Claire Say on 01635 519640 or email claire.say@westberks.gov.uk.



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career.



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Equal
Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of
employment, and positively encourages applications from people
who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under
the Equality Act 2010.


How to
apply

Please now complete a short online
application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.



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facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the
requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with
confidence in English applies.



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