Paralegal - UAE National

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare standard legal documents for matters as and when requested.
• Keep client files organised and up to date in paper and/or electronic format.
• Assist the Head of Department/Partner in monitoring and coordinating work between associates by preparing client consolidation reports.
• Liaise with marketing to finalize new laws and regulation articles to be published in 'Law Update'.
• Translate documents from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Inform clients on court hearing updates.
• Assist 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice