Construction Paralegal
Role Overview
The Construction and Engineering Team advises clients across the GCC on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.
The paralegal supports partners and lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution matters.
Relevant sectors include real estate, energy, utilities, transport, and healthcare.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Construction and Engineering Team advises clients across the GCC on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.
The paralegal supports partners and lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution matters.
Relevant sectors include 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 they're looking for
- Previous paralegal or legal experience; construction, commercial litigation, arbitration, or dispute resolution experience is preferred.
- Strong legal research, drafting, and organizational skills, with excellent 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 a genuine interest in construction law and dispute resolution.
About the employer
The firm describes a culture focused on employee development, improvement, and collaboration.
The firm states its commitment to an inclusive environment.
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