Paralegal - UAE National

• Expected to assist associates of all levels on research of laws and judgments
• Perform legal research, checking facts, gathering client information and evidence and completing paperwork
• Assist associates of all levels with drafting formal legal documents, such as contracts and pleadings, as well as correspondence with clients and other parties
• Expected to prepare standard legal documents for matters as and when requested
• Keeps client files organised and up to date in paper and/or electronic format
• Expected to assist the Head of Department/Partner in monitoring and coordinating work between associates by preparing client consolidation reports
• Responsible to liaise and finalize with marketing on new laws and regulation articles to be published in 'Law Update'
• Translation of documents from Arabic to English and vice versa
• Informing clients on court hearing updates
• Assisting in PoA processes, Engagement letters and other various admin duties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Previous experience must be from a legal firm or legal department
• Working knowledge of research techniques
• Regional GCC experience