Senior Paralegal Officer

About Commercial Bank

• Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services.
• We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• By Joining us, you’ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.
• Join us in shaping the future of banking!
• ****Job Responsibilities****
• Litigation Support & Case Management (Civil & Criminal)
• Receive and verify transferred case files (digital and physical) from LM/LO teams across Retail and Corporate Divisions.
• Maintain accurate safekeeping of originals under proper classifications and ensure complete digital archiving for all handed-over cases.
• Prepare physical litigation files (Physical Archiving) and update the RCS legal system; scan and archive documents in E‑Store and RCS.
• Update litigation databases daily with hearing outcomes, next hearing dates, actions required, and any documents received or submitted.
• Prepare report related to weekly hearing rolls and weekly defense memo to be submitted / cases for judgment.
• Flag new cases and unflag cancelled cases to maintain Credit Bureau compliance.
• Managing the Legal Report Data and maintaining an Accurate data.

Reporting, Dashboard Management & Data Governance

• Prepare monthly legal reports for the Head of Admin for Civil cases, including:
• New files received from business units
• New civil/criminal cases filed by CB
• New enforcement actions
• Cases filed against CB
• New appeals (Court of Appeal & Cassation)
• Cancelled/closed cases
• Prepare monthly legal reports for the Head of Admin for Criminal report (New complaint/ judgment issued /New Appeal /New cassation/Enforcement)
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive monitoring reports for all ongoing and upcoming legal matters, ensuring timely escalation to the Chief Legal Officer. This includes tracking and reporting deadlines related to:
• New cases to be filed
• Defence memoranda to be submitted
• Expert report feedback and submission timelines
• Judgments requiring appeal
• Judgments requiring enforcement
• Judgments to be appealed before the Court of Cassation
• Manage and prepare the Management Reports and share it with Head of Admin and Paralegal Manager on Monthly basis.
• Reconcile monthly reports with the Legal Dashboard (Civil/Criminal) ensuring zero data gaps.
• Maintain a structured archive record with complete details (customer name, ID, case number, stages, base number).
• Assist in building and maintaining litigation & Documentation performance KPIs and dashboards as guided by the Head of Admin.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of all reports, highlighting critical deadlines, risks, and required actions for executive visibility and decision‑making.
• Legal Operations Support to Head of Admin
• Assist in the development, updating, and organization of SOPs, DOA, SLAs, and internal governance documents.
• Support the Head of Admin in preparing executive-level presentations for the Chief Legal Officer, Board of Directors, and Executive Committees.
• Assist the Head of Admin to Prepare overview litigation performance report for overall (cases against bank, Retail and corporate cases)
• Assist in gathering and organizing quarterly data for:
• External Audit
• Operational Risk submissions
• QCB reports
• Credit Risk updates on key legal exposures
• Support the implementation and maintenance of legal technology solutions, including:
• Dealing with External Vendor
• Preparing Business requirement document
• Conduction of UAT project
• Enhancing Litigation tracking tools
• Enhancing Digital archiving
• Participate in department-wide initiatives including Business Continuity Planning (BCP), crisis management readiness, and internal audit follow-ups.
• Play as Key person with IT project

Administrative & Financial Governance Support

• Prepare memos for Loan Operations for Legal Expenses paid by External Law firm or any third party.
• Act as first-level checker in reconciliation of legal suspense accounts and legal credit card expenses.
• Support the Head of Admin in reviewing legal memos and related financial documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Manage administrative tasks such as stationery, office supplies, meeting coordination, and maintaining the CLO’s agenda.
• Assist Legal team for any administrative request
• Performed other related duties or assignments as required by head of Admin

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Assist the Paralegal Manager and Head of Admin in managing and supervising the paralegal team to achieve department goals.
• Ensure all paralegal reports (weekly and monthly) are submitted on time and meet quality standards.
• Support project management activities assigned to the Legal team and ensured timely delivery of milestones.

Compliance, Policies & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict adherence with Legal DOA, SOPs, and all internal bank policies.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all litigation and administrative activities.
• Ensure confidential handling of all legal material, following data protection and governance standards.

Process Improvement

• Suggesting automation or workflow upgrades to reduce manual workload in legal operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in the legal field
• ****Why Commercial Bank****
• Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.
• Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.
• An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking
• Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.
• A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance
• A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual’s unique perspective
• At Commercial Bank, we don’t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering
• digital transformation
• in Qatar’s banking sector, blending
• digital-first
• approach to redefine banking through
• innovative
• solutions.

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