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Paralegal - Arabic Speaking (6-Months FTC)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a native Arabic speaker, ideally with a legal qualification, available immediately, and possess strong communication, organizational, and IT skills. Attention to detail is essential.
  • You will translate documents, conduct legal research, draft legal papers, support transactions, identify issues, and assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks related to ongoing matters.

Requirements

  • Must have native-level spoken and written Arabic language skills, ideally in the Saudi dialect;
  • Must be immediately available;
  • Ideally (but not essential) have a relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field;
  • Excellent communication skills – must be able to interact and communicate effectively across all levels of seniority and on both an internal and external basis;
  • Able to work well under pressure and in keeping with deadlines;
  • Must have excellent attention to detail;
  • Strong IT, organizational skills; and
  • Able to manage own workload and show initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Translating documents (Arabic to English and vice-versa) and in-person to relevant stakeholders in meetings;
  • Carrying out legal research on arts law and worldwide jurisdictions;
  • Drafting legal documents and contributing to client update presentations;
  • Supporting the due diligence for transactions;
  • Identify potential issues / complications in ongoing matters and liaise with key internals (i.e property and tax partners); and
  • Other ad-hoc administration as relates to ongoing matters.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this paralegal position?

The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What language skills are required for this role?

Native-level spoken and written Arabic language skills, ideally in the Saudi dialect, are required.

What type of projects will the paralegal be involved in?

The paralegal will support an ongoing arts law project, which includes reviewing artistic regulatory frameworks worldwide.

Is prior legal experience necessary for this role?

While having a relevant legal qualification (like a law degree or legal post-graduate qualification) is ideal, it is not essential.

What are the main responsibilities of the paralegal?

The main responsibilities include translating documents, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, supporting due diligence for transactions, identifying potential issues, and other ad-hoc administration related to ongoing matters.

When is the position expected to start?

The paralegal must be immediately available to start.

What kind of team will the paralegal be working with?

The paralegal will be part of the Art & Luxury team, which is recognized for its high-level and high-profile work in the field of arts law.

What benefits does the firm offer?

Benefits include a competitive starting salary, comprehensive pension plan, 25 days paid holiday per annum, access to private medical and dental insurance from day one, enhanced parental leave policies, and various staff wellbeing initiatives.

How does the firm support work/life balance?

The firm is committed to supporting work/life balance and offers initiatives such as personal development opportunities and social events to ensure employees feel connected.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the firm fosters personal development and encourages building strong connections within the team.

An Independent London Law Firm

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1780
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Wedlake Bell, we work together to provide our clients throughout the UK and internationally with a seamless legal service to satisfy all their objectives – whether it is business or personal. In short, our clients always come first. We offer our clients a package of linked services and are highly regarded for our recognised expertise and service capability which is second to none. Our approach is to be commercial, flexible and pragmatic and we aspire to always work with our clients as business partners.