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Ref: MP552-658
Job description / Role
Our client is a reputable international legal practice who are looking for a Bilingual Legal Secretary to join the team and to assist senior lawyers. It is essential to hold a law degree (LLB) and be fluent in Arabic and English as the role involves translating documents and correspondences.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
- Translate day to day emails and correspondences from English to Arabic and vice versa
- Translate all the hearings and judgment summary into English and prepare it for the clients
- Getting the documents translated either internally or if required externally from the designated translation offices
- Preparing legal proposals, correspondence and other documents and typing legal notices and pleadings when needed
- Following up any correspondences and ensuring that client’s get their responses on time
- Following up with court clerks regarding client’s queries and executions
- Sending the relevant cases documents submitted by the Firm to the concerned client
- Screening all the Arabic received fax and sending faxes to experts on behalf of the lawyers
- Scheduling meetings for all the lawyers
- Assisting other lawyers in the event of other department secretaries absence
- Attending to the telephone calls for the lawyers of the department and performing the necessary action required
- Managing any financial matters such as invoices, billings and court fees
Requirements
- Fluent in Arabic and English is an essential requirement
- Law Degree (LLB) is essential
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm
- Previous experience in preparing legal documents and proposals
- Organized and efficient, able to work to tight deadlines
About the Company
The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.
Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.
From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.
We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.
Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.