Senior Paralegal - Document Review; QC

Responsibilities

• Supporting translation of disclosure obligations, relevance criteria and proportionality considerations into practical, clearly defined review approaches
• Assisting with the set‑up and day‑to‑day running of review workflows, including first level review (1LR), second level review (2LR), quality control (QC) processes and escalation routes
• Undertaking 1LR and 2LR document review, applying guidance on relevance, privilege and confidentiality, and escalating complex or uncertain issues appropriately
• Carrying out quality control (QC) reviews of document sets to ensure consistency, accuracy and adherence to agreed protocols
• Assisting with the identification of trends, errors or inconsistencies within review outputs and flagging these to senior team members
• Supporting the running of searches and workflows within eDiscovery platforms (including Relativity), in collaboration with internal teams and external providers
• Monitoring review progress, volumes and quality metrics, flagging risks or delays to senior team members
• Acting as a point of contact for review teams, helping to resolve queries and ensure consistency in approach
• Supporting engagement with eDiscovery suppliers and technology providers, including assisting with quality checks on outputs
• Assisting with changes in scope, including new search terms, custodians or issues, under supervision
• Supporting production readiness activities, including QC checks and validation of disclosure sets
• Producing clear, structured updates and reports on review progress and key issues
• Identifying potential hot documents or themes and escalating these to senior team members
• Maintaining accurate and auditable records of review decisions and workflow activity

• Previous experience in an eDiscovery or litigation support role, ideally within a law firm, ALSP or specialist provider
• Demonstrable experience undertaking quality control (QC) review on document review or disclosure projects
• Strong understanding of disclosure processes and document review workflows, including relevance and privilege concepts
• Hands‑on experience using eDiscovery platforms, particularly Relativity (or similar)
• Experience working on large‑scale or complex document review matters
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and a methodical, quality‑focused approach
• Confidence working within structured processes and escalating issues where required
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours where required to meet project deadlines

• Experience supporting high‑volume or multi‑jurisdictional disclosure exercises
• Exposure to working with outsourced or offshore review teams
• Experience liaising with eDiscovery vendors or technology providers

The assignment is expected to last 3–6 months and will be engaged on a highly competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience, via Umbrella Company. The role will be hybrid, with occasional office attendance required in Bristol, depending on project needs.