[Remote] Paralegal I - Privacy (Part-Time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Paralegal I position is an entry-level, part-time role that supports Petco’s U.S. privacy compliance program by processing privacy rights requests/data subject requests in compliance with established procedures. Responsibilities • This role provides critical support to Petco’s U.S. privacy compliance program. • The position is responsible for investigating, processing, fulfilling, and documenting all Data Subject Requests (DSARs) on behalf of Petco. • DSARs may include consumer or workers’ requests to delete, correct, or access their personal information; limit how their personal information is used; and exercise similar rights under U.S. privacy laws. • Using established templates and Standard Operating Procedures within OneTrust, the Paralegal I communicates directly with data subjects who are seeking to exercise their privacy rights; researches these data subjects in Petco systems; grants the data subjects’ requests in compliance with Petco’s established Standard Operating Procedures; and directly coordinates with IT system owners and business stakeholders to ensure all requests are fulfilled within legal deadlines. • The Paralegal I works extensively within OneTrust and ServiceNow on a daily basis and maintains records demonstrating and documenting the Company’s fulfillment of DSARs. • In addition, this individual proactively monitors for, identifies, escalates, and resolves any challenges or issues in OneTrust or ServiceNow that may impact the DSAR workflow; timely fulfillment of DSARs; and other regulatory risks related to DSARs. Skills • Exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to multitask and complete a high volume of individual, administrative tasks. • Strong research skills, and an investigative attitude and ability. • Self-motivated and strong time-management skills. • Exercises good judgment and deep integrity; able to handle confidential and personal information in a professional and trustworthy manner under attorney oversight. • Excellent customer service and communication skills, and ability to communicate respectfully and clearly with team members of all levels. • Can escalate challenges or problems where appropriate. • Experience with or an ability to learn OneTrust, ServiceNow, Excel, Outlook, Word, Atlassian/Confluence, PowerPoint. • Knowledge of, or a passion and ability to learn about, U.S. privacy laws, such as the CCPA, CDPA, and VCDPA, under the guidance of the U.S.-based legal team. • College degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal program. • Demonstrated interest or focus on litigation defense; regulatory matters; risk mitigation; privacy laws; and/or corporate compliance programs. Company Overview • Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life! It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Petco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 27 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 27 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 21 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job