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Legal Consultant jobs in United Arab Emirates
Paralegal
MENA Recruit Pty Ltd
Dubai
On-site
AED 60,000 - 120,000
Full time
30+ days ago
Job summary
An international firm is seeking an experienced career paralegal to join their Dubai office. The successful candidate will focus on IDR tasks, assisting with various legal teams while managing legal documentation and client communication. This role requires strong legal research skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified paralegal with experience in legal environments.
- Understanding of corporate and fund structures is preferable.
- Experience in legal research.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all IDR work under supervision.
- Prepare legal documents including briefs and contracts.
- Investigate facts and laws to determine causes of action.
Skills
Legal Research
Document Preparation
Client Liaison
Communication
Education
Qualified paralegal (LPC or equivalent)
Job description
We are looking for an experienced career paralegal for an international firm in their Dubai office.
While the primary focus of the role will be to work in the IDR team, the Paralegal may be required to assist lawyers
in the Funds, Corporate and Finance teams.
in the Funds, Corporate and Finance teams.
JOB DUTIES
The Paralegal will be responsible for all IDR work under the supervision of an Associate and work closely with the
Supervising Partner in the team.
Research and analyse law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties,
constitutions, legal codes and laws
Prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, affidavits, appeals, contracts, correspondence,
settlement agreements, memoranda of advice for review, approval, and use by the Lawyer.
Manages the solvent wind-up of companies with appropriate supervision.
Investigates facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly
To review first drafts of legal documents and alert Lawyers to pertinent issues arising
To maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Lawyer's client files
To liaise with clients as appropriate and in accordance with the Lawyer's instructions
To carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job, including the performance of
duties outside normal working hours
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Qualified paralegal with experience within a legal environment (LPC or equivalent).
Understanding corporate and fund structures is preferable.
Experience in legal research.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS
Work independently and as a team member
Manage a complex and demanding workload and prioritise tasks and projects to meet work standards and
personal performance targets
Communicate clearly and effectively legal matters both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of
understanding. This will include high-quality correspondence
Participate in continuously improving services through critically evaluating systems of work, promoting new
ideas and actively developing service improvements
Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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