Legal Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Johnson Controls Full time
Roles and responsibilities

We are currently seeking a LegalIntern to join our team to accomplish tasks such as doing research,physical & Electronic filing, document retrieval andlearning about daily affairs in the legal field. You will be basedin Dubai and directly reporting to Legal Director for MEARegion.

How You Will DoIt

As a Legal Intern, yourresponsibilities will be;

  • Review and analysis of CorporateDocuments:
  • Assist in the review of corporatedocuments, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, andresolutions, etc.
  • Ensure compliance withregulatory requirements and internalpolicies.
  • PhysicalFiling:
  • Assist in organizing and maintainingphysical legal files.
  • Ensure proper labellingand categorization of documents.
  • Collaboratewith team members to establish an efficient filingsystem.
  • ElectronicFiling:
  • Manage and organize electronic legaldocuments and records.
  • Ensure confidentialityand security of electronic files.
  • DocumentRetrieval:
  • Assist legal team members inretrieving both physical and electronicdocuments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate retrievalof information as needed.
  • QualityControl:
  • Conduct regular reviews of physicaland electronic files to ensure accuracy andcompleteness.
  • Identify and rectify anydiscrepancies in the filingsystem.
  • Collaboration:
  • Workclosely with legal professionals to understand filingrequirements.
  • Collaborate with team members toimprove filing processes.
  • AdministrativeSupport:
  • Provide general administrative supportto the legal team as needed.
  • Perform tasks suchas photocopying, scanning, and data entry.

Required

Whatwe look for

  • Currently enrolled in a law schoolprogram or recent law school graduate.
  • Strongorganizational skills with attention todetail.
  • Proficient in both physical andelectronic filing systems.
  • Ability to handleconfidential information withdiscretion.
  • Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MicrosoftOffice and other relevant software.
  • Eagernessto learn and contribute to a dynamic legalenvironment.
Desired candidate profile

1. Legal ResearchSkills

  • Researchinglegal precedents: Ability to find relevant case law,statutes, and legalarticles.
  • Understanding legaldatabases: Familiarity with tools like Westlaw,LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law to conduct legal researchefficiently.
  • Analyzing andsynthesizing information: Ability to distill complexlegal information into understandablesummaries.

2. LegalWritingSkills

  • Draftinglegal documents: Writing memos, briefs, and motionsunder the guidance ofattorneys.
  • Clear and concisecommunication: Writing with precision to ensureclarity and avoidambiguity.
  • Attention todetail: Ensuring legal documents are free fromerrors, with proper formatting andcitation.

3. CriticalThinking andProblem-Solving

  • Analyzinglegal issues: Identifying key legal questions,understanding facts, and evaluating potentialoutcomes.
  • Offeringsolutions: Providing strategic input based onresearch andanalysis.

4. ClientInteraction

  • Communicationskills: Interacting with clients in a professionalmanner, understanding their needs, and gathering necessaryinformation.
  • Confidentiality:Understanding and maintaining client confidentiality andattorney-clientprivilege.

5.OrganizationalSkills

  • Timemanagement: Balancing multiple tasks, managingdeadlines, and prioritizingresponsibilities.
  • Case filemanagement: Organizing case files, ensuring properdocumentation, and keeping track ofdeadlines.

6. TeamworkandCollaboration

  • Workingin teams: Collaborating with other interns,paralegals, and attorneys to complete tasksefficiently.
  • Understandingroles: Recognizing how the intern's workfits into the broader goals of the legalteam.

7.Professionalism andEthics

  • Ethicalawareness: Understanding legal ethics, rules ofconduct, and maintaining professionalism at alltimes.
  • Confidentiality:Managing sensitive information with discretion and adhering toethical standards in alltasks.

8. Knowledge ofLegalProcedures

  • Courtprocedures: Understanding the basics of litigation,including filing motions, attending hearings, and preparingdiscovery documents.
  • Contract lawbasics: Familiarity with contract formation,execution, and dispute resolution.
Key Skills
Legal &Compliance,Legal Aid,Legal Documents
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Legal
Experience: Not Mentioned years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
Joining Date: Wed, 01 Jan2025
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