Career Paralegal, Dispute Resolution

Contextual Overview

Madison Pearl is recruiting for a Career Paralegal, Dispute Resolution position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm's disputes practice advises on contentious matters including commercial litigation, arbitration, construction disputes, and corporate disputes before UAE onshore courts and arbitral institutions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum of 5 years of overall paralegal experience, preferably within a leading law firm or established disputes practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of UAE experience as a paralegal with familiarity with the UAE legal and disputes landscape.
• Demonstrable experience supporting contentious matters, ideally including UAE litigation and/or international arbitration.
• Experience managing, delegating to, and supporting junior paralegals.
• Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.
• Important Career Paralegal Note: This is a long-term career paralegal role with no pathway to qualification within the firm. Candidates currently pursuing or intending to pursue qualification as a lawyer will not be considered.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support partners and fee-earners across commercial litigation, arbitration, and construction disputes.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and management of pleadings, submissions, witness statements, chronologies, bundles, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research across UAE laws, regulations, case law, and procedural rules.
• Assist with document review, disclosure, evidence management, due diligence, and settlement proceedings.
• Maintain case files, monitor deadlines, coordinate documentation, and liaise with clients, courts, arbitral institutions, experts, and counsel.
• Supervise, mentor, and delegate work to junior paralegals.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified (Full-time position)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates can apply directly through the LinkedIn advertisement or send their CV via email to Megan Cole, Legal Headhunter.

Official Notification & Contact Information

• Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting
• Contact Email: megan.cole@madisonpearl.com
• Contact Person: Megan Cole (Legal Headhunter at Madison Pearl)

Contextual FAQs

Is this role suitable for law graduates seeking qualification as a lawyer?

No. This is strictly a long-term career paralegal position. Candidates who intend to qualify as a lawyer in the future are explicitly excluded from consideration.

What specific regional experience is required?

Applicants must possess a minimum of 1 year of hands-on paralegal experience in the UAE alongside familiarity with local dispute frameworks.