Admin Assistant with Legal Background

Abdulaziz Alsuwaidi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulaziz Alsuwaidi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC in Dubai seeks a professional Legal Assistant to join our on-site team. You will prepare, format, and organize legal documents, maintain case files, and manage schedules, meetings, and court dates.

You will coordinate with clients and external stakeholders, handle inquiries by phone and email, and ensure timely follow-up on matters. The role also supports legal research, data entry, and document review to back up case preparation and

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing contracts, pleadings, and legal correspondence.
• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties in a clear, professional manner.
• Demonstrated Administrative Assistance capabilities, including calendar management, file organization, data entry, and office coordination.
• Experience working as Legal Assistants or in similar support roles within a law firm or legal department.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and respect for confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong command of English; proficiency in Arabic or additional languages is an advantage.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and legal case management or document management systems.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai and collaborate effectively in a diverse, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining case files and managing schedules, meetings, and court dates.
• Coordinating with clients and external stakeholders; handling inquiries by phone and email; ensuring timely follow-up.
• Assisting with legal research, data entry, and document review to support case preparation and transaction workflows.

Skills

English & Arabic fluency

Legal document prep

Communication skills

Administrative support

Legal assistant experience

Discretion & confidentiality

On-site Dubai collaboration

Education

Law/Law studies degree

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management

Document management

Job description

Abdulaziz Alsuwaidi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC is a premier legal practice in the UAE, providing strategic counsel to both businesses and individuals. The firm combines deep local expertise with international standards to deliver world-class legal solutions in areas ranging from corporate transactions to complex litigation. Guided by principles of excellence, integrity, and client success, the team focuses on achieving meaningful outcomes and empowering clients.

Role Description

The Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai, supporting lawyers and legal consultants in daily operations. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining case files, and managing schedules, meetings, and court dates. The role involves coordinating with clients and external stakeholders, handling phone and email inquiries, and ensuring timely follow-up on case-related matters. The Legal Assistant will assist with legal research, data entry, and document review to support case preparation and transaction workflows. This position requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and adherence to confidentiality standards within a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Arabic
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing contracts, pleadings, and legal correspondence.
• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties in a clear, professional manner.
• Demonstrated Administrative Assistance capabilities, including calendar management, file organization, data entry, and office coordination.
• Experience working as Legal Assistants or in similar support roles within a law firm or legal department.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and respect for confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong command of English; proficiency in Arabic or additional languages is an advantage.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and legal case management or document management systems.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai and collaborate effectively in a diverse, professional