Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property, Contracts & Data Privacy

Company Description

Althea & Jacobs empowers businesses of all sizes, across industries and borders, by offering exceptional legal expertise with an unwavering commitment. Be it brand protection, corporate-commercial advisory or agreements, data privacy and protection, personal rights or litigation we navigate it all.

We are strengthened by our dynamic team of legal and investigative professionals, to deliver top-tier innovative solutions to our clients. Boasting an impressive reputation and esteemed clientele, we help businesses thrive in today's global marketplace.

Connect with us and experience the difference in the legal practice!

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property, Contracts & Data Privacy, located in Dubai. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting our legal team by drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, conducting legal research, assisting with intellectual property matters, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and more. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders will be critical for success in this role.

Current Requirement

We are seeking a motivated and experienced legal assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to our lawyers and the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Office Management:

oCoordinate appointments and meetings for lawyers.

oManage deadlines and calendars for lawyers and the firm.

oManage office supplies and equipment, ensuring smooth operations.

oMaintain a clean and professional office environment.

• Client Communications:

oManage email communication with clients in a professional and timely manner.

oAcknowledge/ respond to client inquiries and direct them to the appropriate lawyer.

oPrepare and send legal documents and correspondence to clients.

• Legal Support:

oMaintain a comprehensive filing system for legal documents and other records.

oAssist lawyers with drafting legal documents, including contracts, letters, and court/ arbitral filings.

oConduct legal research and prepare legal summaries and briefs.

oAssist with the registration of wills and other legal documents.

oPrepare presentations and reports as needed.

oStay up-to-date on legal developments relevant to the firm's practice areas.

• Accounting & Invoicing:

oAssist with accounts payable and receivable.

oCreate and maintain accurate and up-to-date client and financial records.

oPrepare and send invoices to clients in accordance with firm policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in law firm or business house.
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, particularly in the practice areas of the firm.
• Excellent organizational, verbal & written communication, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Benefits

• Rewarding salary and benefits package.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to a variety of legal matters.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing and innovative firm.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [Confidential Information].

Deadline: March 9, 2024 (Saturday).

Please note that each application will be carefully considered. Should we determine that the candidate's qualifications and experience align well with the requirements of the position, we will contact the candidate directly within the next seven (7) business days, from the deadline, to schedule an interview or next steps.