Position
Paralegal
Department
Banking & Financial Disputes
Position Type:
Full Time
Dubai, UAE
About the Role
Our Banking & Financial Disputes Team is seeking an experienced and proactive Paralegal to support Partners and Associates across a broad range of banking and finance, dispute resolution matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to Partners and Associates on a broad range of banking and financial disputes.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, court submissions, witness statements, legal notices, and other dispute-related documentation.
- Maintain and organise case files, monitor court and procedural deadlines, track hearings, and ensure matters progress efficiently and in compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
- Conduct legal research to gather and analyse facts, legislation, regulations, case law, and other information relevant to ongoing cases and client matters.
- Review, analyse, and organise large volumes of documentation for litigation, arbitration, investigations, and due diligence exercises.
- Attend meetings with clients, prepare attendance notes, assist with case updates, and support day-to-day client communications.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities reasonably required by the team.
- Assist with diary management, billing coordination, matter opening procedures, document management, and other administrative requirements of the team.
Qualification & Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal, preferably within a disputes or litigation practice.
- UAE legal experience is essential, with a strong understanding of the local legal and regulatory landscape.
- Previous exposure to Banking & Financial Services disputes is desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Civil law qualified.
