Amicable Settlement Legal Assistant

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking a legal support professional for the Amicable Settlement Section to handle government disputes and claims. Key duties include receiving and assessing complaints, coordinating jurisdiction, drafting statements of claim, and pursuing amicable settlements with government entities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Law, 0–1 year of legal experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and the ability to draft notices, memoranda, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• 0–1 year of experience in the legal field.
• Good knowledge of the laws and legislation of the UAE and Dubai.
• Ability to draft legal notices and memoranda.
• Proficiency in using computer applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and provide efficient customer service.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process complaints and claims, verify jurisdiction and acceptance requirements.
• Coordinate with the relevant team to determine jurisdiction and acceptance.
• Communicate with complainants and respond to inquiries.
• Review complaint files and documents against government entities.
• Prepare draft notices of statements of claim and follow up submissions.
• Follow up on responses from government entities and assess them.
• Deliberate with the team to determine legal positions and entitlement.
• Engage with relevant parties to settle disputes amicably and draft settlement agreements.
• Prepare the final legal opinion memorandum and obtain necessary approvals.
• Prepare the Certificate of Completion of Government Claims Law Procedures.

Skills

Legal drafting

Knowledge of UAE law

Drafting notices/memoranda

Computer skills

Under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Arabic & English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking a legal support professional for the Amicable Settlement Section to handle government disputes and claims. Key duties include receiving and assessing complaints, coordinating jurisdiction, drafting statements of claim, and pursuing amicable settlements with government entities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Law, 0–1 year of legal experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and the ability to draft notices, memoranda, and