Construction Paralegal

Addleshaw Goddard; Doha; On-site; QAR 218,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard in Qatar is seeking a Construction Paralegal to support partners and lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and ADR matters across sectors including real estate, energy, transport and healthcare.

You will assist with document review, hearing bundles, case summaries and legal research, while coordinating with clients and other parties in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, collaborative approach to construction law and dispute resolution is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or legal experience, ideally involving construction or dispute resolution.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to review and manage significant volumes of complex documents accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in construction law and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support complex construction litigation, arbitration and ADR proceedings.
• Review documents and assist with disclosure and evidence management.
• Prepare hearing bundles, chronologies, case summaries and other supporting materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research on construction law and procedural issues.
• Assist with drafting and proofreading pleadings, submissions, witness statements and correspondence.
• Support liaison with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and other parties.
• Maintain matter files, monitor deadlines and help ensure cases are managed efficiently.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Construction law knowledge

Legal research

Document review

Time management

Job description

Our Construction and Engineering Team advises clients across the GCC on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects. As a Construction Paralegal, you will support experienced partners and lawyers on litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution matters across sectors including real estate, energy, utilities, transport and healthcare.

What You'll Do:

• Support complex construction litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Review documents and assist with disclosure and evidence management.
• Prepare hearing bundles, chronologies, case summaries and other supporting materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research on construction law and procedural issues.
• Assist with drafting and proofreading pleadings, submissions, witness statements and correspondence.
• Support liaison with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and other parties.
• Maintain matter files, monitor deadlines and help ensure cases are managed efficiently.

Who We're Looking For:

• Previous paralegal or legal experience, ideally involving construction, commercial litigation, arbitration or dispute resolution.
• Strong legal research, drafting and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to review and manage significant volumes of complex documents accurately.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in construction law and dispute resolution.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you.