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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal to work within our Construction and Disputes team in Dubai.

PARALEGAL – DUBAI

Role Overview

The purpose of the role is to assist lawyers and client teams in their provision of legal advice and meeting the business needs of the client. The Paralegal will be responsible for drafting and preparing documents, the management of documents and management of the client reporting systems. The role will support lawyers within our Construction and Disputes team which sits within our Risk Advisory Services practice group.

Candidate Overview

The ideal candidate will be meticulously organised, an outstanding communicator and excellent at managing and prioritising multiple responsibilities. This role will work closely with the legal teams and will need to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business. A desire to learn and develop as well as a can-do attitude are essential for this role.

In addition to this, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Fluency in Arabic is a must
• Law graduate
• Previous Paralegal or Legal Executive experience is a must with a focus on dispute resolution.
• Previous knowledge of legal frameworks in the UAE
• Excellent organisational skills with acute attention to detail
• A motivated self-starter who is a good team player
• A strong commitment to delivering outstanding client service and achieving positive outcomes.

What can we offer you?

• Agile working (the opportunity to work from home, subject to diary commitments and business requirements).
• Carers Leave (up to five days paid leave towards caring responsibilities).
• 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional 3 days to celebrate festive celebrations.
• Private Healthcare.
• Annual home flight (upon 12 months of continuous service).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in service (4 x base salary).
• Enhanced Family Leave policies.
• Rental Loan (relocating employees only).

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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