Bilingual Paralegal – Insurance & Disputes (Dubai)

DWF; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive environment

Adjustments or additional support

Job summary

DWF in Dubai is seeking a bilingual Paralegal (Arabic and English) to support the Global Risks team on insurance and reinsurance disputes, policy reviews and regulatory matters across the UAE and GCC.

You will assist with litigation and arbitration before UAE and DIFC/ADGM courts, manage documents, conduct legal research and coordinate with clients, partners and experts. The role offers exposure to complex regional and international matters with collaboration across dispute resolution teams.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Paralegal or legal support experience within insurance and disputes.
• Exposure to UAE Court and/or DIFC Court litigation/arbitration matters.
• Experience handling insurance claims, policy reviews and regulatory compliance work.
• Strong legal drafting, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and insureds in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Review insurance policies, endorsements and policy wordings.
• Assist with claims handling, investigations and coverage reviews.
• Prepare factual chronologies, claims summaries and litigation reports.
• Assist with recoveries and subrogated claims.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters for insurers and intermediaries in the GCC.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and clients.
• Assist with litigation and arbitration before UAE Courts, DIFC Courts and arbitral tribunals.
• Prepare witness bundles and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Assist with disclosure and document review exercises.
• Maintain case files and timelines.
• Assist with document translation between Arabic and English.
• Undertake legal and factual research.
• Coordinate with local counsel, advocates, experts and service providers.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic-English

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

DWF in Dubai is seeking a bilingual Paralegal (Arabic and English) to support the Global Risks team on insurance and reinsurance disputes, policy reviews and regulatory matters across the UAE and GCC.

You will assist with litigation and arbitration before UAE and DIFC/ADGM courts, manage documents, conduct legal research and coordinate with clients, partners and experts. The role offers exposure to complex regional and international matters with collaboration across dispute resolution teams.