Paralegal JOB
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About the Role
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is seeking a Paralegal to support legal research, contract management, litigation, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in legal management tools and Microsoft 365.
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Legal Research & Documentation
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case laws, and legal precedents.
- Summarize findings and provide structured reports to legal counsel.
- Draft, review, and format legal documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Assist in preparing agreements, NDAs, MoUs, and other legal documents.
- Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.
Contract & Compliance Management
- Maintain and manage the legal department’s contract database and tracking systems.
- Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in compliance reviews, audits, and policy updates.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes that may impact the organization and report accordingly.
- Ensure legal department processes align with corporate governance and risk management standards.
Litigation & Case Support
- Assist in managing litigation cases by organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and liaising with external counsel.
- Prepare case summaries, status reports, and documentation for internal review.
- Support the legal team in handling disputes, claims, and investigations.
Professional Administration & Coordination
- Maintain a highly organized legal filing system (electronic and physical) with proper indexing and version control.
- Archive legal matters, requests, attachments, and correspondence systematically.
- Coordinate with internal departments for document collection, approvals, and follow-ups.
- Prepare professional presentations, reports, dashboards, and training materials.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
- Manage workload prioritization, deadlines, and service requests efficiently within the legal unit.
- Ensure high standards of documentation, record-keeping, and administrative accuracy.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
It & Digital Skills
- Utilize legal management systems, document management platforms, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- Maintain accurate digital records using SharePoint, OneDrive, or similar enterprise platforms.
- Leverage Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for document preparation, tracking, and collaboration.
- Use advanced Excel functions for tracking legal matters, reporting, and data analysis.
- Ensure document version control, audit trails, and proper access management.
- Support the transition to paperless and automated legal processes.
- Troubleshoot basic system issues and coordinate with IT teams when needed.
Ai & Innovation Enablement
- Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance legal research, document drafting, and contract review efficiency.
- Apply AI solutions for summarizing legal texts, extracting key clauses, and identifying risks.
- Support automation of repetitive legal and administrative tasks through digital tools and workflows.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining AI-driven legal solutions and knowledge management systems.
- Ensure responsible and compliant use of AI tools in line with organizational and legal guidelines.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies in legal tech, AI, and digital transformation.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by recommending automation and innovation opportunities.
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