English Speaking Paralegal with Arbitration Experience

RecruitMe FZE

Dubai, UAE

Ref: QP103-187

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Graduate holding a Law Degree from reputed University. Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in similar capacity with reputed law firm, legal department or legal consultancy firm with good experience in arbitration matters.

Since the Paralegal would be meeting and communicating with clients of the Firm it is essential that the Paralegal is fluent in English (both written and verbal).

The Paralegal should be able to gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside attorneys during all phases of the arbitration process, from the initiation of arbitration to the discovery period through to the issuance of an arbitral award.

• Conduct the redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts.
• Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations.
• Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding.
• Work with colleagues in the preparation and filing of all arbitration documents. Create, bind and distribute both file and courtesy copies. Organize the briefs, exhibits and appendices.
• Oversee the progress of documents through arbitration support departments, order transcripts from reporting services and fulfil requests from outside counsel and others.
• Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, assist attorneys by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel, assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ‘ experience as a paralegal in Dubai.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• British, New Zealand or Australian Law Degree or paralegal qualification.
• Proactive and well organized with great attention to detail.
• Excellent typing skills and highly skilled in MS Office applications.

To be the chosen candidate for this position you will need to be currently based in the UAE with at least 2 years experience in an arbitration department. Be professionally presented with a sound work ethic and helpful attitude.

About the Company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.

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