Legal Assistant (Junior Lawyer)
Job Description
Job description
Legal Assistant (Arabic & English Speaking)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a bilingual (Arabic and English) Legal Assistant to support our internal legal team. This role will assist with legal administration, CRM updates, document handling, case tracking, and other routine legal tasks. A legal background is preferred but not mandatory, provided the candidate has strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the internal lawyer in ongoing legal cases and administrative matters.
Maintain accurate and timely updates on legal cases in the CRM system.
Draft, format, and prepare basic legal documents or correspondence when instructed.
Follow up with internal departments or external parties regarding required case documents.
Schedule legal meetings, hearings, and case reviews when needed.
Translate or interpret legal communications (Arabic-English and vice versa) when necessary.
Handle minor legal research or data collection tasks.
Provide general support to ensure smooth legal operations and documentation flow.
Requirements:
Languages: Fluent in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
Bachelors degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field (legal background preferred but not required).
Prior experience in a legal, admin, or case management role is a plus.
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
Proficient in using CRM software, MS Office, and cloud-based document tools.
High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information.