The role

DLA Piper Middle East LLP has one of the largest disputes teams in the region, demonstrating major commitment to the region. We are able to offer a \'one stop shop\' for specialist service lines across the group including international arbitration, offshore litigation (the DIFC and ADGM Courts), onshore litigation in the UAE courts, white collar crime, corporate investigations and compliance and construction & engineering disputes.

As the regional hub, we handle highly complex, long-running matters spanning the entire GCC (UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman), in addition to surrounding markets such as Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Syria and Turkey, as well as collaborating with our international network of offices on major cross border disputes.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Paralegal/Legal Manager, where the successful candidate would enjoy varied and challenging work across all specialist service lines as well as a range of sectors and geographies.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations group with a high level of support in relation to organisation, preparation of documents for trial and arbitration hearings, conduct research and report accordingly.

Paralegals are not authorised to give legal advice to clients but the role is similar to an entry level associate and recognised as a valuable asset within the team. Legal Managers are however, subject to their qualification.

The following sets out the broad expectations of the role. However, this is not an exhaustive list and the job holder may be requested to undertake reasonable additional tasks as the needs of the business arise:

• Conducting factual and legal research including analysis of and researching specific cases/matters of
• interest \xe2\x80\x93 providing summary reports as directed
• Creating and maintaining document databases; capturing research results and reports
• Indexing, collating and filing of documents in preparation for litigation and/or arbitration
• Supporting the fee earners in their tasks including investigation and research into particular case facts/laws

ABOUT YOU

We pride ourselves on having a collegiate environment and we are looking for down-to-earth but confident individuals with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

The successful candidates will have the following skills and attributes:

• Law graduate with either LLB Law degree, JD (or equivalent) and/or LLM (essential)
• LPC (or equivalent) preferred
• Previous Paralegal or equivalent experience gained in an international litigation/arbitration practice, ideally in the Middle East
• Mature and pragmatic with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present information in a succinct way and an acute attention to detail
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous but not essential
• Project / case management experience would be beneficial
• Be able to create and deliver sustainable, high quality client service whilst also considering the client\xe2\x80\x99s wider business objectives
• Willing to view the role as an opportunity to gain broad experience whilst being aware that the job will require a reasonable degree of administrative activities
• Use of initiative and being well organised, with the ability to juggle numerous tasks at once
• Capable of working on own initiative and often to demanding deadlines
• Results orientated, with a pragmatic and flexible approach to work
• Takes ownership for achieving agreed objects
• Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news
• Exhibits behaviour consistent with the firm\xe2\x80\x99s values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity
• Legal Manager, would also be a qualified solicitor or attorney.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive - we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative \xe2\x80\x93 we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold \xe2\x80\x93 we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional \xe2\x80\x93 we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone\'s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that\'s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.

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