Al Masaood
Al Masaood presently has a job opening for suitably qualified and experienced candidate for position of a Paralegal in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible to assists with case planning, development & management, legal research, interviews clients, gathers facts & retrieves information, drafts & analyzes legal documents & collects, complies & utilizes technical information to make recommendations to an attorney.
Responsibilities of Paralegal
- Assist attorneys in managing and organizing legal documents, including drafting, reviewing and editing contracts, pleadings and other legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including case law, statutes and regulations.
- Maintain and update legal management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and documents.
- Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes to streamline the legal department’s operations.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, NDA’s, POAs and other legal correspondence.
- Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to ensure compliance with legal requirements and deadlines.
- Coordinate and manage the scheduling of meetings, hearings and depositions.
- Assist with the preparation and organization of trial materials, including exhibits and witness lists.
- Provide administrative support, such as managing calendars, answering phone calls and responding to emails.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization’s operations and provide recommendations as needed.
Requirements for Role of Paralegal
- Bachelor’s degree in any related studies.
- 2-3 years of significant and substantive legal assistant experience as a paralegal in a law firm/company.
Skills And Knowledge Desired
- Proficient with technology and implementation. Proficient usage of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Efficient oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
- Bilingual – Arabic/English.