Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant in the UAE provides administrative, clerical, and basic legal support to lawyers, legal consultants, and compliance teams. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, coordinating with courts and government authorities, and ensuring that the legal department operates efficiently.

Key Responsibilities1. Legal Documentation & Drafting

• Prepare and edit legal documents such as contracts, agreements, memos, NDAs, and powers of attorney.
• Assist in proofreading and formatting legal submissions.
• Translate documents (Arabic–English) if required.

2. Case & File Management

• Organize and maintain physical and digital case files.
• Track case progress, deadlines, and court dates.
• Manage document archiving in compliance with UAE laws.

3. Legal Research

• Conduct basic legal research on UAE laws (Federal and Emirate-level), regulations, and court procedures.
• Summarize findings for lawyers.

4. Court & Government Liaison

• Coordinate with UAE courts (Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, DIFC Courts), police departments, and authorities such as:
• MOHRE, Dubai Economy (DED), Notary Public, Immigration, etc.
• Submit and collect documents, applications, and attestations.

5. Administrative Support

• Schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings.
• Manage correspondence, emails, and phone communication.
• Maintain calendars and track legal deadlines.

6. Compliance Support (for corporate roles)

• Assist with compliance filings (e.g., Ultimate Beneficial Owner, ESR, AML requirements).
• Help prepare internal compliance reports.

Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
• Law graduates are often preferred in the UAE.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a legal or administrative role.
• Experience within the UAE legal system is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong understanding of UAE legal terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is a major advantage.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time