Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-Site
Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
8 - 15 years
The Paralegal supports by maintaining, drafting documents, and organizing files, calling on legal witnesses, maintaining a legal library to perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, counsels, including conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, and affidavits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Conduct legal research using various resources such as databases, libraries, and online sources to support case preparation and strategy.
- Organize and maintain case files, including documents, correspondence, and evidence, to facilitate efficient case management and retrieval.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal proceedings to schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Draft correspondence and communicate with clients, courts, and other stakeholders on behalf of attorneys, providing updates and requesting information as needed.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts, government agencies, and other relevant entities, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
- Review and summarize legal documents, including contracts, leases, and discovery materials, to extract pertinent information for attorneys' review.
- Assist in the preparation of trial exhibits and presentations, including organizing evidence and coordinating with expert witnesses.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in handling sensitive information and client communications.
- Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and legal procedures to provide up-to-date support and assistance to attorneys and clients.
- Proficiency in legal research methodologies and databases to gather and analyze case-related information.
- Strong organizational skills to manage legal documents, filings, and correspondence efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to draft legal documents and communicate effectively with clients and legal teams.
- Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure precision in document preparation and case management.
- Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology to provide valuable support to attorneys and clients in legal matters.
- ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.