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Paralegal
What you’ll do
Our Dispute Resolution and contentious Data Protection team is looking for a Paralegal to join our Bristol office on a full-time and permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate, someone looking to take their first step into a legal career, or an experienced paralegal to develop within a supportive and fast-paced team.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide support across a variety of dispute resolution matters, with a particular focus on:
- Data protection disputes
- Subject Access Requests (SARs)
A key part of the role will involve:
- Coordinating and responding to SARs
- Reviewing documentation
- Managing large volumes of information
- Maintaining accurate records
- Ensuring legal and regulatory deadlines are met
Working closely with colleagues across the firm, you will:
- Assist with document review exercises
- Conduct legal research
- Draft correspondence
- Prepare bundles
- Maintain case files
- Support the day-to-day management of matters
You will also gain broader exposure to dispute resolution work and develop a strong understanding of:
- Processes
- Client service
Skills Required
This role requires:
- Strong organisation
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
You will play an important part in helping the team deliver:
- An efficient and high-quality service to clients
- Development of valuable legal and professional skills
Who you are
You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is keen to:
- Build, or develop, a career in law
This role would suit:
- A recent graduate looking to gain practical legal experience in a professional services environment
- An experienced paralegal seeking to expand their skillset in a successful, fast-paced team
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Attributes Needed
- Highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities, often to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail, confident in producing accurate work
- Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong communicator who enjoys collaborative work and building positive working relationships
- Proactive, willing to learn, and able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards
Non-Negotiables
- A positive attitude
- A strong work ethic
- Genuine interest in developing skills in a busy and successful Dispute Resolution team
Your Career. Our Commitment.
At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work—we believe in building a great place to work.
When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values:
- Be Open
- Think Team
- Make a Difference
- Always Grow
These values shape:
- Who we are
- How we work (guiding decisions, influencing culture, and supporting people, clients, and communities)
Our focus includes:
- Innovation
- Community involvement
- Healthy work-life balance
We are committed to building an environment where our people can have:
- A rewarding and meaningful career
We are ambitious for your growth, offering:
- Tools
- Trust
- Opportunities
Our goal → Help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.
Our offer
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We recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do—hence our commitment to supporting:
- Wellbeing
- Growth
- Work-life balance
Beyond the benefits package, we encourage involvement in our Responsible Business programme, supporting initiatives like:
- Charity fundraising
- Environmental causes
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion groups
Find out more by visiting our Reward & Wellbeing page on our website. (Note: Link not confirmed as clickable in plain text format)
What’s next?
Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, designed to:
- Explore your skills and experience
- Give insight into working at Ashfords
Our dedicated Talent Attraction team will support you throughout.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion:
- A firm driven by multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
- Welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. If you believe you only partly meet the requirements but would still benefit from the role — we’d still like to hear from you.
Our workplace is built on creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels:
- Respected
- Valued
- Empowered to succeed
Need Reasonable Adjustments?
If you require adjustments during recruitment or would like to discuss your application further, contact:
For confidence in exploring this opportunity, please apply now — an informal and confidential discussion will follow your application. We will be in touch as soon as possible.
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