About This Role
Working as a Legal Researcher / Legal Assistant, you will support lawyers and legal consultants in legal research, preparing legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines. This role suits a detail-oriented and organized candidate with practical experience in the UAE legal system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on UAE laws, regulations, court judgments, and legal precedents
- Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, agreements, petitions, legal memoranda, and court applications
- Handle electronic court filing and follow-up through Dubai Courts and other relevant UAE judicial platforms
- Monitor case progress, hearing dates, judgments, and submission deadlines
- Assist in preparing statements of claim, legal responses, and supporting documentation
- Maintain and update case files, legal records, and case progress reports
- Coordinate with lawyers, legal consultants, clients, courts, and relevant authorities
- Ensure accurate documentation, timely submissions, and strict confidentiality of legal information
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent legal qualification
- Minimum 1 year of practical legal experience in the UAE is mandatory
- Good knowledge of UAE laws, court procedures, and legal documentation
- Practical experience using Dubai Courts or other UAE electronic court systems
- Experience in preparing and submitting court applications and following up on legal cases
- Strong legal drafting skills, including contracts and agreements
- Good Arabic communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Nice to have:
- Previous experience in a UAE law firm or legal consultancy
- English proficiency
Application Process
- Submit your CV for consideration
About the Company
This position is with a legal services / law firm.