Paralegal – Legal Research, Contracts & Litigation Support
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) · Abou Dabi
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to join our legal team. You will support lawyers by conducting research, preparing documents, managing contracts, and assisting with litigation matters while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law and summarize findings in structured reports.
- Draft, review and format legal documents, contracts, memoranda, NDAs, MoUs and other correspondence.
- Maintain and update the contract database, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
- Assist in compliance reviews, audits and policy updates, monitoring legal and regulatory changes.
- Support litigation cases by organizing files, tracking deadlines, preparing case summaries and liaising with external counsel.
- Manage electronic and physical filing systems, coordinate document collection, approvals and follow‑ups.
- Utilize legal management, document management and contract lifecycle management tools, ensuring version control and audit trails.
- Leverage Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint/OneDrive and advanced Excel functions for tracking and reporting.
- Apply AI‑powered tools to enhance research, document drafting and contract review efficiency.
Required profile
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Organised, able to prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
Required skills
- Legal research and documentation
- Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- SharePoint / OneDrive
- Advanced Excel functions for data analysis and reporting
- Legal management systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
- AI‑enabled legal research and drafting tools
What we offer
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team on diverse matters.
- Access to cutting‑edge legal technology and AI tools.
- Professional development in corporate legal operations.
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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Abou Dabi