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The successful candidate will assist with legal research document preparation case file management client communication and day-to-day legal operations while ensuring accuracy confidentiality and compliance with established procedures.\n This role is suitable for an early-career legal professional looking to develop practical experience in legal documentation UAE legal procedures and client coordination. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills a willingness to learn attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.\n Key Responsibilities Legal Documentation & Drafting Assist in preparing formatting reviewing and organising legal documents letters agreements contracts notices and other legal correspondence.\nSupport the preparation of legal memoranda summaries reports and internal documentation under the guidance of senior legal professionals.\nProofread legal documents to ensure accuracy consistency completeness and proper formatting.\nMaintain document templates and ensure that legal records follow established naming filing and version-control procedures.\nAssist in compiling supporting documents and evidence required for legal matters.\nEnsure that all documents are properly reviewed and approved by authorised legal professionals before issuance or submission.\n Legal Research & Case Preparation Conduct preliminary legal 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timely communication accurate information handling and effective coordination.\n UAE Legal Procedures & Administrative Support Assist with administrative procedures related to legal matters in accordance with applicable UAE requirements and internal instructions.\nSupport the preparation and organisation of documents for submission to relevant courts government authorities or other institutions where applicable.\nCoordinate document collection verification notarisation attestation and related administrative requirements as assigned.\nAssist in monitoring procedural updates submission requirements and deadlines relevant to assigned legal matters.\nEnsure that documents are complete and properly organised before review or submission by authorised personnel.\nMaintain awareness of relevant UAE legal procedures and develop knowledge of applicable regulations under the guidance of senior team members.\n Contract & Compliance Support Assist in maintaining contract files agreements legal notices and other corporate or client-related documentation.\nTrack contract expiry dates renewal deadlines pending signatures and other important contractual milestones.\nSupport the review and organisation of documents for basic compliance checks under established procedures.\nHelp maintain compliance registers document trackers and internal legal records.\nCoordinate with relevant departments to obtain information required for contracts legal reviews and compliance documentation.\nEscalate discrepancies missing documents and potential compliance concerns to the responsible legal professional.\n General Administrative & Team Support Manage document filing scanning printing photocopying and electronic record maintenance.\nSchedule meetings maintain calendars prepare meeting materials and record action items where required.\nAssist with email correspondence telephone enquiries document dispatch and follow-up activities.\nPrepare spreadsheets status trackers and routine reports to 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