Paralegal - Construction

Job Description

Our client an international law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join their construction team in Dubai. This is a varied role providing support to To support partners and fee earners in large construction disputes and in business development activities.Key responsibilitiesCarry out case-handling work delegated by partners/Construction Associates;Attend meetings with clients and third party consultants and take minutes;Assist associates with the creation & maintenance of hard copy and electronic bundles/bibles/pleadings or arbitration files, client documents etc.;Research tasks & prepare notes on findings;Review documents for identification of relevant material;Prepare Cash flow forecasts;Prepare and update monthly the Arbitration Timeline Estimates, review billing guides and liaise with a relevant party in relation to invoices;Prepare and draft Power of Attorneys, Letters of Engagement, Terms & Conditions etc.; andSupervise and manage the teams document controllers and liaise with different departments.Precedent systems/Dissemination of knowledgeKeep up to date on, and verify the currency of relevant local laws, procedures and government department.Reporting and administrationCoordinate group meetings, maintain the agenda and ensure that all necessary materials are available;Follow up with the team to ensure appropriate actions are completed; andEnter time to be billed into Carpe Diem.TranslationsArrange for and distribute translations as needed using Clyde & Co translation team and external translators where required. REQUIREMENTS: Candidate profileThe ideal candidate will:Have a graduate or post graduate qualification in law;Have at least 2 years experience working in a professional services environment; law firm experience desirable;Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and; verbal and written (must be fluent in English);Have excellent attention to detail, able to work on independently and think on their feet;Be computer literate with good skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; andBe able to understand instructions and ask questions when necessary

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About 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.