Paralegal – Government Claims Affairs

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Paralegal – Government Claims Affairs (26002826)Job Description Paralegal – Government Claims Affairs - (26002826) Job Description Introduction:The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (the "Department") seeks to recruit qualified personnel to provide administrative support at the Government Claims Section, in accordance with approved regulations and procedures. Core Job Roles and Responsibilities:· Drafting, archiving, and electronically documenting legal and administrative documents, including notifications, memoranda, statements of claim, and periodic reports.· Documenting all actions taken on cases on approved archiving systems, and closing completed cases in accordance with established procedures.· Receiving and documenting hearing minutes, court judgments, and opposing parties' memoranda and exhibits, and uploading them to case files.· Coordinating the Section's meetings, and drafting minutes of meetings.· Following up on court hearing schedules and communicating with Legal Counsels to notify them of scheduled dates and issued decisions.· Participating, as assigned, in registering lawsuits and payment orders with UAE Courts and the Rental Disputes Center.· Providing administrative support to Legal Counsels in the Government Disputes and Claims Directorate, to ensure that tasks are completed with high precision and quality.· Preparing and updating the Government Claims Section's database, in accordance with approved procedures and instructions.Core Administrative Roles and Responsibilities:· Using Tawqeet to upload and log all tasks and duties completed by the employee on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable requirements.· Preparing a weekly report of all cases assigned to the employee and the actions taken thereon, as per applicable instructions.· Complying with all the Department’s working procedures concerning the Case Management System ("Tawtheeq"). · Complying with the Department's approved information security policies.· Adhering to all circulars issued by the Department regarding attendance, to ensure the accomplishment of assigned tasks with the requisite timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Qualifications Academic Qualifications and Years of Experience:· Bachelor's degree in Law or Business Administration.· A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in the legal field. Technical and Behavioral Competencies:· Sound knowledge of the laws and legislation of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Dubai.· Ability to draft correspondence, notices, and legal applications.· Proficiency in computer applications.· Ability to work under pressure and provide efficient customer service.· Effective communication skills and teamwork.· Fluency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking). Job Category: AdministrationAdvertiser: The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs DepartmentEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: YesMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 21/09/2026Unposting Date: Ongoing

Bachelor's degree in Law or Business Administration. A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in the legal field. Fluency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking). Proficiency in computer applications.

Drafting, archiving, and electronically documenting legal and administrative documents, including notifications, memoranda, statements of claim, and periodic reports. Documenting all actions taken on cases on approved archiving systems, and closing completed cases in accordance with established procedures. Receiving and documenting hearing minutes, court judgments, and opposing parties' memoranda and exhibits, and uploading them to case files. Coordinating the Section's meetings, and drafting minutes of meetings. Following up on court hearing schedules and communicating with Legal Counsels to notify them of scheduled dates and issued decisions. Participating, as assigned, in registering lawsuits and payment orders with UAE Courts and the Rental Disputes Center. Providing administrative support to Legal Counsels in the Government Disputes and Claims Directorate, to ensure that tasks are completed with high precision and quality. Preparing and updating the Government Claims Section's database, in accordance with approved procedures and instructions. Using Tawqeet to upload and log all tasks and duties completed by the employee on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable requirements. Preparing a weekly report of all cases assigned to the employee and the actions taken thereon, as per applicable instructions. Complying with all the Department’s working procedures concerning the Case Management System ("Tawtheeq"). Complying with the Department's approved information security policies. Adhering to all circulars issued by the Department regarding attendance, to ensure the accomplishment of assigned tasks with the requisite timeliness, quality, and efficiency.