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Ref: MP869-18
Job description / Role
A Legal Assistant will be expected to assist associates of all levels on research of laws and judgments. Legal assistants assist associates with drafting minor changes to standardized documents and advice, as well as proof reading. He / she will be expected to prepare standard legal documents for matters as and when requested. Organise department database of standard laws, judgments, regulations and precedents system as well as provide the associates with an update. A legal assistant is also expected to assist the Head of Department / Partner in monitoring and coordinating work between associates by preparing client consolidation reports. He / she may also be responsible to liaise and finalise with marketing on new laws and regulation articles to be published in ‘Law update’.
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Previous experience must be from a Legal Firm or Legal department
• Working knowledge of research techniques
• Excellent command of English / bilingual (English & Arabic)
About the Company
Al Tamimi & Company is the largest and most dynamic non-affiliated law firm in the Middle East with 16 offices across 9 countries and comprising 330 lawyers.
Over the years we have advised, and continue to support, government, government-owned entities, local, regional and international companies, banks and financial institutions along with both international and regional law firms.
Our core strength is our people and the diversity of their experience and local knowledge. Our reputation for excellence and regional experience extends beyond our network of offices in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah), Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt. As a firm, our ability to practice local law in each of these jurisdictions - and the ability of each of our licensed litigators to have rights of audience before local courts - is a unique strength that truly sets us apart from our competitors.