Job Description

Legal Assistant & Arabic Typist Job Responsibilities:

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
• Keeps legal manager informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Maintains case by verifying outstanding balances of debts with clients.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

• Provide continuous legal awareness to the other departments
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.

• Organizing attestation of certificates and legal translation of documents and other activities related to immigration and labour, CIVIL DEFENCE.

• Acts as a midpoint between the governmental entities and the investors (foreign and local) to ensure that all conflicts are resolved and the processes are flowing in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Organize all routine processing of Immigration documents e.g. residence, work permits, medical examination, and visas, to complete all the necessary legal formalities.

• Monitor and analyze pending legislation and regulations which may impact the organization's operations and alert management in order to analyze alternatives and undertake appropriate action.
• Civil defense approvals and document verification.

Legal Assistant & Typist @ Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in LLB / Law with 2-4 years experience.
• Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office - the UAE
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Arabic & English ( MUST )
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to do multiple activities and work under pressure

* MUST HAVE UAE DRIVING LICENSE.

• A very good package negotiable will be offered to the right candidate.

Preferred Candidate: Visit Visa/ Cancelled Visa Only. (Immediate Joiners Only) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Application Question(s):

• UAE valid Driving License
• your expected salary is AED monthly?
• What is your visa Status? - Visit / notice / Resignation / Employment ?

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• UAE Court case: 2 years (Preferred)
• Communication in Arabic & English: 2 years (Preferred)
• Computer skills (MS Office): 3 years (Preferred)
• Legal Case regarding Payment issue: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LAW DEGREE (Preferred)