Legal Assistant, Amicable Settlement (Dubai)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department seeks a Junior Legal Officer to support the Amicable Settlement Section. Responsibilities include handling government disputes, drafting notices, and coordinating settlements with relevant entities.

The role requires up to 1 year of legal experience and fluency in Arabic and English. Proficiency in Tawqit/Tawtheeq systems and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law is required.
• 0–1 year of experience in the legal field.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Receive complaints and claims via smart applications, the Department’s website, email, or manual submission.
• Coordinate with the relevant team to verify jurisdiction and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate with complainants and respond to inquiries; handle inquiries by phone.
• Review complaint files and documents; lead or participate as needed.
• Prepare draft notices of statements of claim and monitor submission timelines.
• Follow up on responses from government entities and assess their content.
• Deliberate with the team to determine legal positions and claimant entitlement.
• Engage with parties to amicably settle disputes and draft settlement documentation.
• Prepare final legal opinion memos and ensure sign-off by relevant teams.
• Prepare and follow up on the Certificate of Completion of Government Claims Law Procedures.

Skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Arabic & English

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department seeks a Junior Legal Officer to support the Amicable Settlement Section. Responsibilities include handling government disputes, drafting notices, and coordinating settlements with relevant entities.

The role requires up to 1 year of legal experience and fluency in Arabic and English. Proficiency in Tawqit/Tawtheeq systems and strong communication skills are essential.