Paralegal

Job description / Role

Paralegal
Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to legal counsel and other legal professionals engaged corporate legal affairs of the group.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in preparing legal documents such as confidentiality agreements (NDAs), contracts, SLAs, etc. for Legal counsel’s review
• Identify and conduct research on relevant legal articles, laws and judicial decisions for various subject matters
• Review and maintain all agreements entered by corporate office
• Assist and maintain all relevant legal policies by corporate office
• Assist and maintain all corporate records and files
• Provide administrative support for the Legal counsels
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on all legal matters, as and when required
• Conduct legal research and drafting as requested
• Required to handle executive summaries and directives and also to assist with company compliance issues

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Requirements
• Bachelors degree, associates degree or certificate program in paralegal studies
• A legal degree or paralegal certification may be required
• 3+years experience
• Bilingual
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology
• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
• In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Relevant computer software knowledge and experience

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.