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Paralegal - Arabic Speaking (6-Months FTC)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have native Arabic skills, be immediately available, ideally hold a legal qualification, and possess strong communication, organizational, and IT skills with attention to detail.
  • You will translate documents, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, support due diligence, identify issues, and handle ad-hoc administrative tasks for 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 the Paralegal position?

The contract duration is for 6 months.

Is prior legal experience required for this Paralegal position?

While prior legal experience is ideal, it is not strictly essential; a relevant legal qualification is preferred.

What specific language skills are required for this role?

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

What are the main responsibilities of the Paralegal in this position?

The main responsibilities include translating documents, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, supporting due diligence for transactions, and providing ad-hoc administrative support.

When is the preferred start date for this position?

The candidate must be immediately available to start.

Are there opportunities for fee-earning work in this role?

Yes, there is an opportunity to undertake fee-earning work on this and other matters.

Where is the firm located?

Wedlake Bell is located in the heart of the City of London.

What kind of clients does the Art & Luxury team work with?

The team advises a range of clients, including artists, private collectors, international galleries, governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists, and art fairs.

What benefits does the firm offer to employees?

The firm offers a competitive starting salary, pension plan, paid holiday, medical and dental insurance, enhanced parental leave policies, and various staff wellbeing initiatives.

Is there an emphasis on work-life balance within the firm?

Yes, the firm is committed to supporting work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections among its staff.

Does the firm have a diverse and inclusive workplace?

Yes, the firm is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected and valued.

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.