Arabic-Speaking Litigation Paralegal - Trial & Research

Conares; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Conares in Dubai seeks a skilled paralegal who will coordinate all trial phases, from pre-claim investigations to post-trial activities, providing comprehensive litigation support.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification, fluent Arabic (speaking, reading, writing), strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment with extensive computer and database experience.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a paralegal.
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification.
• Fluent Arabic language speaking, reading and writing.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Highly organised with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organise case files, manage logistics etc)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organise exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
• Provide assistance with case settlement

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer/database proficiency

Education

Paralegal associate degree or relevant certification

Job description

Conares in Dubai seeks a skilled paralegal who will coordinate all trial phases, from pre-claim investigations to post-trial activities, providing comprehensive litigation support.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification, fluent Arabic (speaking, reading, writing), strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment with extensive computer and database experience.