Samsung E&A Saudi Arabia — الدمام - المنطقة الشرقية — دوام كامل
Role Summary: We are seeking an organized Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a Saudi lawyer with legal research, document preparation, case administration, and client coordination. The role helps the lawyer manage files, meet deadlines, and prepare accurate legal documents. All substantive legal work is performed under the supervising lawyer’s direction and review.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist the supervising lawyer with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks.
• Research Saudi laws, regulations, and legal materials, and prepare summaries for the lawyer’s review.
• Prepare initial drafts of correspondence, contracts, memoranda, and case documents using approved templates and instructions.
• Organize case files, evidence, exhibits, client records, and electronic documents.
• Maintain a calendar of hearings, appointments, filing dates, and other deadlines, and promptly alert the lawyer to upcoming actions.
• Assist with preparing and submitting documents through relevant court and government platforms, within assigned access permissions and the lawyer’s instructions.
• Coordinate with clients to collect documents, arrange meetings, and provide lawyer-approved administrative updates.
• Prepare hearing and meeting files, take notes, and track follow-up actions.
• Arrange translation, certification, and document delivery when required.
• Protect confidential information and maintain accurate records of work and correspondence.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Law, Sharia, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in legal support, a law firm, or a corporate legal department.
• Working knowledge of Saudi legal terminology and legal administrative processes.
• Strong Arabic writing and communication skills, with working proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic document management.
• Ability to prepare accurate documents, organize files, and manage deadlines.
Key Skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Legal research and document preparation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow instructions.
• Professional discretion, confidentiality, and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience supporting a Saudi lawyer.
• Familiarity with Saudi court and government electronic platforms.
• Experience handling Arabic and English legal documents.