Legal Assistant

About the company

Paralegals here draft pleadings, manage the calendar and talk to clients every day. We practice general law in a small town, so one day might be a closing and the next a custody hearing. We started in 1954 and have grown to about 18 people. Most of the support staff have been here longer than half the partners.

Looking for a Legal Assistant who wants to stay somewhere for a while. Good fit for an experienced legal secretary or someone moving up from a law firm receptionist role. Hybrid. You will need to be in Abu Dhabi at least two days per week.

Duties

• Prepare and send monthly invoices and enter attorney time.
• Track incoming mail and get time-sensitive items to the attorney right away.
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system.
• Keep client contact information and matter lists up to date.
• Arrange court reporters, interpreters and conference rooms.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
• Experience with Clio, PracticePanther, Smokeball or a similar system.

Nice to have

• Legal billing software such as TimeSolv or LawPay.
• Real estate closing or estate planning document experience.

Perks and benefits

AED 4,200-AED 5,200 per month

• Medical insurance.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Transport provided.
• Visa provided.
• Tax-free salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Al Romaithi & Belhoul.