Paralegal - Dubai
Leading international law firm.
Will have studied in a common law jurisdiction.
Due to expansion a client of Search's is seeking a Paralegal to be based in Dubai. They are looking for an experienced and passionate paralegal to join our busy team in a full-time role. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, team player to join a supportive and friendly team.
The successful applicant will have some relevant experience of non contentious law.
THE CANDIDATE:
As paralegal you will be required to assist solicitors with their workload, which will involve liaising with clients and carrying out work on the client files as directed including preparing bundles and preparing for court hearings. You will have at least one year's experience, excellent attention to detail, research skills, the ability to work under pressure and great communication and organisational skills.
THE ROLE:
From a legal perspective you will prepare correspondence, reports, bundles, bills and memos plus audio dictation and precedents. You will also create/amend legal documentation (under appropriate instruction)
In addition, you will provide a vital support by dealing with telephone enquiries, monitoring fee earners emails when absent and general filing/photocopying/scanning of documents as and when required.
Responsibilities & Experience:
Previous paralegal/legal secretarial experience is essential ideally in Family Law
Highly organised with an ability to work with others
Excellent IT skills with experience in Word (ability to use track changes), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Previous experience of digital dictation and a case management system
Effective communication (verbal, written and grammatical) and team working skills
Hold an enthusiastic and willing approach in day-to-day work
Liaising and assisting with client management
Liaising with third parties including barristers chambers
Preparation of court documents/bundles
website: http://www.search.co.uk
Phone: +44 141 272 7777
Email: [email protected]
UAE