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Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate entity in Dubai is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support the legal team through research, document preparation, and communication coordination. The ideal candidate will have a degree in legal studies or administration, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing legal documents, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in legal studies or administration is preferred.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a legal setting.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal executives.
• Prepare legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to requirements.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Assist in legal research activities.
• Coordinate communication between legal team members and clients.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or certification in legal studies

Job description

Assist the Legal team by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal executives, including managing schedules, arranging meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, and agreements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting and procedural requirements.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, including case documents, correspondence, and legal research materials.
• Assist in legal research activities, including gathering relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Coordinate communication between legal team members, clients, and external parties, such as courts, government agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with billing and invoicing processes, including tracking billable hours and expenses, and preparing client invoices.
• Manage document review and discovery processes, including organizing, indexing, and summarizing documents for attorney review.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal information and documents.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, photocopying, scanning, and filing.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in legal studies or administration is preferred.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a legal setting.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal software applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and workload.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1361
• Job Category Legal
• Posting Date 11/07/2025, 08:25 AM
• Locations Al Ghurair Corporate Office, Deira
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time