Legal Assistant (Arabic Speaking)
Position: Legal Assistant
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Open to candidates outside the Kingdom for relocation)
Language Requirement: Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
Experience: International law firm experience is required.
Salary: 30,000 SAR per month
Job Description:
We are a premier international law firm seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This role is open to qualified professionals worldwide who are ready to relocate. The ideal candidate will be a crucial link between our international practice and our Arabic-speaking clients and authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to one or more partners and associates.
- Draft, format, proofread, and manage a high volume of legal correspondence, documents, and presentations in both English and Arabic.
- Act as an interpreter and translator for legal documents and communications as needed.
- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Liaise with clients, court officials, and government entities in a professional manner.
- Conduct legal research in both Arabic and English using various online and offline resources.
- Manage the filing and organization of case files, ensuring all documents are accurately stored in both physical and digital systems.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within a reputable international law firm.
- Native or bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
- In-depth understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and procedures in a cross-border context.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-service oriented approach.
