11 Law Research jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Role

A leading US law firm with a strong presence across the Middle East is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its growing Abu Dhabi office. This opportunity has arisen due to the continued expansion of the firm’s regional team and offers the chance to support high-calibre lawyers on complex, international matters.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of lawyers and paralegals.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format a wide range of legal documents, correspondence, and presentations to a consistently high standard.
• Manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and handle client communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with monthly billing processes, including time entry, pre-bill edits, and expense submissions.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring compliance with firm policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the coordination of office projects and departmental initiatives as required.

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within an international or regional law firm environment.
• Technically strong and resilient, with a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Proven experience managing monthly billing processes is essential.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• A team player who takes ownership and consistently demonstrates professionalism and client care.

• GCSE / O-Level or Secretarial Diploma (ILEX) equivalent.
• Legal secretarial or administrative experience within an international law firm will be highly regarded.

Note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Overview

InZone Corporate Services Provider | Full time

Legal Administrative Assistant — Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/12/2025

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents (e.g., contracts, Wills, Power of Attorney, resolutions, and correspondence).
• Manage filing systems, both digital and physical, ensuring easy access to legal records and compliance with company standards.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and appointments while coordinating with clients, courts, and external parties.
• Assist in preparing documents for notarization, attestation, or legalization with relevant authorities.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather necessary information to support case preparation or client requests.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and professional communication.
• Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and monitor case progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors/service providers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive legal and client information.

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a legal administrative or legal assistant role.
• Previous experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of legal documentation, processes, and office administration.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal documentation software/tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Professional and discreet with sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proven experience as Administrative Assistant.
• Solid understanding of documentation and administrative processes.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 5 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate or a Research Associate to join a lab focused on applied machine learning.

The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain post-doctoral research experience.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work independently, has a passion for AI and its applications, and is willing to learn new technologies. The candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field. Relevant background and skills include:

• Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning / Information Retrieval / Knowledge Graph Representation / Recommender Systems
• Graph Theory/Network Science
• Python, and up-to-date machine learning libraries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of publishing in top tier conferences

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (if applicable), a 1-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. If you have any questions, please email:

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

Our client, a leading international law firm renowned for its top-tier work across banking, corporate, international capital markets, and litigation , to name a few, is seeking a highly capable and proactive Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) to join their Abu Dhabi office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious global legal brand, supporting a team of high-performing lawyers — up to Partner level — across a diverse range of international matters.

Administrative & Diary Management

• Maintain complex calendars and coordinate schedules for busy legal teams

• Arrange internal/external meetings and ensure all prep work and materials are ready

• Handle calls and inboxes professionally, using initiative to delegate or escalate where needed

• Organise domestic and international travel in line with the firm’s travel policy

Document Production & Meeting Support

• Type and format legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations

• Proofread and ensure all documents meet the firm’s high standards

• Organise and prepare meeting papers and agendas

• Take minutes, track actions and follow up post-meeting

Matter Management

• Oversee matter inception and client-care documentation

• Coordinate virtual file setups, document storage and matter closures

• Track deadlines, manage timelines and support deal completions

Finance Support

• Assist with timekeeping, billing, expense claims and credit card reconciliations

• Edit time narratives and coordinate closely with Revenue Controllers

• Manage invoicing processes from start to finish

Business Development

• Support preparation of client pitches and research

• Coordinate client events and post-event follow-ups

• Build relationships with clients’ support staff and keep contact notes up to date

• 2+ years’ experience in legal support, ideally within an international or regional law firm

• First-class administrative, organisational and IT skills

• Calm under pressure, capable of prioritising and managing multiple deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication

• Discreet, trustworthy and professional with high levels of confidentiality

• Flexible, proactive and team-oriented mindset

• Client-focused with a polished, service-driven approach

• Willing to adapt and evolve within a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment

If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

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