Paralegal

Paralegal Officer

Job Summary

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 clientele 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 summarise 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 organising 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.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and databases to gather and analyse case‑related information.
• Strong organisational 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 and functional skills, is a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Law Enforcement

Position located in Doha, Qatar.