Job Title : Paralegal

Category : Legal Services

Moneygram International Dubai

Posted Date : 03/22/2016

Job Description :

The Legal Specialist is responsible for providing professional legal support service to attorneys in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and assisting in the file preparation for trial. The incumbent will co-ordinate correspondence with outside counsel on legal projects and may design, develop, and maintain law department databases and filing systems. The incumbent is also responsible for successfully negotiating outside counsel fees, which may include flat fees, contingency and/or hourly fees to be assessed by the assigned attorney. Additional responsibilities include incurring/approving legal statements and court costs associated with each file, and advising management of any discrepancies.

Primary Responsibilities
Performs legal research, as needed, on matters involving negotiable instruments, privacy laws, employment laws, and other areas as directed by attorneys.
Compiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias and practice manuals.
Assists counsel in responding to customer complaints and small claim cases and matters.
Supports counsel with legal hold and discovery processes and procedures, including managing e-discovery.
Assembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, documents, leases, licenses and insurance policies.
Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required.
Assists internally in analyzing documents. Counsels on progress of cases.
May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations.
May assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applications.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits Offered : As per UAE Law