Arbitration/Litigation Paralegal

Job description / Role

- Under general supervision of assigned attorneys and administrative practice management and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, Paralegals are assigned to work primarily on specific matters, provide general assistance to a project team of attorneys, and/or to support attorneys whose practice involves specific areas of law.
- May also monitor regulations, legal developments and compliance procedures in their area of expertise. In addition, they may be asked to provide general supervision of Project Assistants and other clerical staff.
- Expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Above all, must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm's visions and values.

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 27,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Our client, an elite law firm, is wishing to recruit an experienced Paralegal with a strong focus on Litigation. The ideal candidate would have the following:

- Law Degree
- Min 18 months of relevant experience as a Paralegal within arbitration/litigation as a paralegal;
- Must be a self-starter, who takes initiative and has a willingness to work outside of hours when necessary to meet expectations.

About the Company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.

Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.

The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.

Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.