62 Paralegals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Charterhouse is working with a prestigious law firm who have offices in strategic locations around the Gulf. Our client caters for corporate clients across the board with specialist lawyers covering a range of diverse industries. They are looking to hire a highly motivated Legal Secretary to urgently join their team.

You will assist each department of this boutique firm by typing correspondence, formatting legal documents, maintaining diaries as well as preparing invoices and new client files electronically. You will also assist other members of staff with the overflow of work when required.

You should have a flexible approach, strong organisational skills, be proactive and work well within a team. You should also have experience of audio typing with a typing speed of at least 60WPM and have the ability to work to frequent deadlines.

You should hold a bachelors Degree, diploma or secretarial certificate obtained from an accredited western University as well as have excellent English communication skills and already be based in the UAE.

It is essential that you are familiar with all the Microsoft Office packages and have a minimum of two years professional secretarial experience in a law firm. You should also be adaptable, proactive, flexible and have an eye for detail.

About The Company

The Charterhouse Partnership brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Singapore, and Sydney, with further regional expansion planned across Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Secretary to work in a Medical Centre in Sharjah. The candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Female
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Arabic and English
• At least two (2) years of UAE work experience with a secretarial background of working with a legal consultant
• High skills in dealing with patient issues and problems
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the legal consultant and translate legal documents
• Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts, and testimony
• Take and transcribe oral dictation of notes, memos, and legal documents
• Prepare documents for court hearings
• Draft legal documents including legal correspondence, file legal documents such as appeals, motions, and reports
• Preserve updated case records
• Schedule and confirm appointments and maintain calendars
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and email
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate
• Schedule meetings, travel arrangements, billing, and filing
• Greet and welcome patients, clients, and other visitors

Requirements:

• Candidate must be based in UAE
• Minimum 2 years' legal experience
• In-depth knowledge of office management procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Females only

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal or a related field

Language:

• Arabic (Excellent oral and written communication skills)
• English (Excellent oral and written communication skills)

We currently have a role in Abu Dhabi for an experienced legal secretary at a leading international law firm. The ideal candidate will have a solid work history with international law firms, either regionally or in the UK, and native English proficiency. The firm is willing to wait a one-month notice period for the right candidate and is open to relocating UK candidates.

Requirements include general corporate/commercial experience, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, investment fund formations, and complex matters related to technology, communications, intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, investigations, and enforcement actions. The candidate should have excellent references, strong attention to detail, advanced MS Office skills, accurate typing, and a genuine interest in their work. Polished presentation and an enthusiastic attitude are essential.

The firm is highly selective; only candidates who meet these criteria will be contacted.

Salary is up to AED 24,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including an annual flight for the employee. Please email your CV with relevant legal secretarial experience to (email address). Share this opportunity within your network.

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This is a unique opportunity; our client is not a corporate organization looking to increase its bottom line, but a foundation, influencing leaders globally, both in governments and across boardrooms, to create positive change and change the lives of many. Their campaign has grown to include contributions from royalty; business leaders; well-known individuals in the fields of film, entertainment, music, fashion, art, sport, and literature. The organization was founded in 2003, and during the last ten years, truly great things have been accomplished, with projects becoming more involved and diverse in nature.

We are seeking a positive, highly energetic, and enthusiastic Legal Secretary and Office Manager; someone who possesses social awareness on a global level with strong business acumen. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into how a charity project is operated and funded. The candidate will be an integral part of the team and have direct involvement in managing a busy and stimulating office environment. There is a genuine opportunity to make a difference in all areas of the social enterprise owned by the charity.

Key responsibilities include supporting legal contract work, providing general EA support, and administrative and office management support. Additionally, the role involves managing the Director's personal affairs, liaising with household staff, and managing the Director's property portfolio, communicating with tenants, property managers, and contractors. The position is based in Dubai, with periodic travel required, sometimes for extended periods. Travel and accommodation will be provided. Due to a new project, the workload until the end of December will be intense, and the candidate will be required to work abroad for the first two months.

The successful applicant will have experience working in a legal environment or exposure to extensive contract work. Paralegal training is beneficial. IT skills should be exceptionally advanced in MS Office, and a typing speed of 75-80 wpm is expected due to high levels of audio dictation work. The candidate must be a native English speaker and hold a passport allowing flexible travel across Europe, Australia, the US, and Canada.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was established by two experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working closely with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

We recognize that good staff are key to every business. With over thirty years of combined recruitment and executive search experience, our main aim is to provide a bespoke service to clients preferring a personalized approach.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for our clients and candidates.

Aquis Search Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Aquis Search Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking to recruit a skilled Legal Secretary to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to fee earners across various practice areas, within a fast-paced and professional environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong diary management skills, communicate confidently with clients and colleagues, and effectively support a range of administrative and billing processes.

The firm offers excellent benefits and supports a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary scheduling, including meeting arrangements, conference calls, and client liaison.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process related expenses, ensuring diaries are accurately maintained.
• Proofread and format legal documents to ensure accuracy.
• Handle internal and client calls confidently, taking accurate messages and following up as required.
• Assist with billing processes, including preparation of bills, client fee updates, and invoices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role at a leading international law firm.
• Familiarity with legal billing systems and CRM tools.
• Strong diary and travel management experience, with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, with a confident and professional approach to client interaction.
• Proactive approach to email and task management, with the ability to prioritise and take initiative.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Administrative, Customer Service, and Legal
• Industries Law Practice and Legal Services

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Our client is one of the world's largest law firms with interests across the globe.

They are seeking top-tier legal staff for their offices in Dubai.

The roles include an intensive Legal Secretary position, with opportunities available across various departments.

Additional opportunities include Paralegals, Secretary Managers, and Team Managers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within a reputable firm. UAE-based experience is not mandatory, but a stable job history is preferred, with a preference for those who have stayed in a role for over 3 years.

Minimum Requirements:

• Western/Arabic profiles
• Female
• Relevant experience

About The Company

Michael Page is a leading global professional recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing candidates in permanent, contract, temporary, and interim roles worldwide.

The group operates in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, with a focus on the Middle East in areas such as:

• Finance & Accounting
• Banking & Financial Services
• Procurement
• Property & Construction
• Engineering & Supply Chain
• Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
• Human Resources
• Sales
• Marketing
• Technology
• Secretarial
• Executive Search
• Legal

The group has 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

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We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it's the breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

The Executive Legal Secretary will work as part of a high functioning team in delivering exceptional client service. The individual will provide high-level administrative support to senior attorneys and partners. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and a deep understanding of legal procedures and documentation. The Executive Legal Secretary will report into the Head of Secretarial Services and act as a key liaison between clients, legal professionals, and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow.

• Assist in the preparation of standard and complex legal documents including Cayman Island company formations, initial and amended and restated memorandum and articles of association; board minutes; directors resolutions; shareholder resolutions; powers of attorney; structured finance transaction documentation (including declarations of trust and corporate services agreements); Mutual and Private Fund documentation; legal opinions; share certificates and entries for registers of mortgages and charges
• Manage filings with all internal and external bodies
• Organise documents for Private and Mutual Fund entities to be uploaded for registration through the Government Portal
• Assist in the termination of funds to include the drafting of relevant documents, ensuring all fees paid, notices filed and published and liaising with Government bodies to complete termination
• Liaise with the Registered Office in respect of Entity filings, dealing with service requests and ensuring relevant documents are sent for adding to the minute book
• Undertaking the apostilling and legalisation of corporate documents (without limitation) advising clients on the necessary steps and procedures, fee quotation, preparation of notary certificates and liaising with relevant government authorities to facilitate the legalisation process
• Billing support including drafting of billing narratives; assisting with collections, liaising with Clients and Accounts Department
• Responding to internal and external telephone and email enquiries, and ensuring timely responses in a professional and polite manner
• Photocopying and scanning of documents and correspondence
• Diary management including scheduling client meetings, preparing agendas and ensure logistics are handled smoothly
• Arranging the opening, closing and archiving of accounts and files using InTapp
• Supporting other members of the secretarial team and work collaboratively with them to complete work to a high standard and meet required deadlines
• Providing cover for other secretaries within the team during times of absence, as required
• Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Lawyers client files
• To liaise with clients as appropriate and in accordance with Lawyers instructions and firm policies
• To be familiar with, and comply with, Firm policies relevant to the purpose of the job
• Participate in special projects as and when required in relation to the Firms and the Lawyers practice areas
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job, including the performance of duties outside normal working hours

• A recognised legal secretarial qualification from a recognised university or college
• A minimum of 5 years secretarial experience in a legal or professional services environment supporting senior professionals
• A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation
• Experience with legal practice management and document management systems
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with billing software and CRM systems
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent client service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive mindset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude with a practical, common-sense approach; resilient
• To work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations
• Pro-active and flexible attitude for any ad-hoc tasks
• Willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work overtime when requested

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.