Overview

Document Review Paralegal
Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

~£15/hour PAYE

An exciting opportunity is anticipated for experienced Document Review Paralegals to join a forthcoming document review project with a leading international law firm.
The project is expected to commence within the coming weeks and is anticipated to run for up to four weeks. The client is seeking a team of reviewers and is keen to identify strong candidates with relevant document review experience ahead of final project approval.
Working as part of a specialist review team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analysing documents in accordance with review protocols, assessing issues such as relevance, privilege and confidentiality. The role requires a strong eye for detail, consistency in decision-making and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced review environment.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting first-pass document review
  • Identifying relevant, privileged and confidential materials
  • Applying coding decisions accurately and consistently
  • Following review protocols and project-specific guidance
  • Supporting quality control processes where required
  • Working collaboratively with review managers and legal teams
  • Maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity

The successful candidate will have previous document review experience, ideally gained on investigations, disputes, regulatory matters or large-scale disclosure exercises.

Candidates should possess:

  • Previous document review experience
  • Strong understanding of privilege and relevance review
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work effectively under deadlines
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Experience using review platforms such as Relativity or similar systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile review project with a leading law firm and gain exposure to complex legal matters within a collaborative review environment.

The role will be based in Birmingham, with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. Applications will only be considered from candidates able to work in Birmingham 3 days per week.

Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Contract and Full-Time
Salary: £14 – £15 per hour
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

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