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Ref: RP506-322
Job description / Role
On behalf of our client, a multinational Legal firm, we are looking for a Legal Advocate
The Role
To assist with the launch of the local advocate practice and to coordinate, instruct and receive reports from the local advocate team and to receive instructions and report to the members of the team. The role will facilitate the process of instructing the local advocate and reporting to clients the outcome of the court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing administrative support to the local court team by assisting with the coordination of activities and initiatives, and liaising with a variety of other support teams (e.g. BD and Finance) on behalf of the team.
• Coordinating instructions to local advocate.
• Preparing relevant power of attorneys to local advocate.
• Reviewing documents in both English and Arabic.
• Preparing supporting documents and coordinating legal translations in Arabic.
• Collecting reports and following up on court hearings and court proceedings with the local advocate .
• Monitoring court proceedings and ensuring that deadlines are met.
Requirements
• Education to at least high school level; formal legal or paralegal qualification is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English
• Be able to work meticulously and have excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills with excellent work processing proficiency (e.g. on Word and Excel)
• Patience, good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Deadline driven and have the ability to work under pressure
About the Company
GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.