Graduate Legal Assistant - Legal Support
Posted date [2026-05-04]
(ID: 44859)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Graduate Legal Assistant - Legal Support
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Industry: Legal Services
* Function: Legal
* Experience: Graduate level; legal support or administrative experience preferred
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Graduate Legal Assistant - Legal Support in Dubai, UAE is a Legal Services opportunity for UAE Nationals focused on legal research, document preparation, case file management, legal correspondence, and administrative support within AECOM’s legal team. The role helps maintain efficient legal operations by supporting attorneys with accurate documentation, UAE legal procedure compliance, legal databases, client coordination, and organized case management.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Legal Services
Function: Legal
Salary: 8000-12000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, document review, and legal information gathering.
* Draft, review, organize, and format legal documents, contracts, memoranda, briefs, summaries, and correspondence.
* Maintain accurate case files, legal records, contract files, and supporting documentation in line with internal procedures.
* Prepare summaries of legal findings and support senior legal professionals with research-based inputs.
* Coordinate with clients, courts, external parties, and internal teams to support timely communication and document submission.
* Support legal databases and case management systems by updating records and maintaining information accuracy.
* Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, filing, record keeping, correspondence tracking, and meeting coordination.
* Help ensure legal work follows UAE procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal compliance standards.
* Assist with legal billing, time tracking, and basic reporting activities where required.
* Support senior attorneys with trial preparation, court-related documentation, and legal proceedings as needed.
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information with discretion and professionalism.
* Manage multiple legal support tasks while prioritizing deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
Ideal Profile
* UAE National with a valid family book.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
* Strong interest in building a legal career within a global infrastructure consulting environment.
* Legal research and analytical skills with the ability to understand legal information and prepare clear summaries.
* Good legal writing and documentation skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
* Knowledge of UAE legal system, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work with attention to detail.
* Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, confidentiality awareness, and willingness to learn.
* Experience in a legal support or administrative role is preferred.
Skills Set
* Legal research
* Legal writing
* Contract documentation
* Document review
* Case file management
* Legal correspondence
* Legal memoranda preparation
* Brief summary preparation
* UAE legal procedures
* Regulatory compliance support
* Legal database management
* Case management systems
* Client coordination
* Court coordination
* External party communication
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Legal billing support
* Time tracking
* Scheduling and filing
* Confidential information handling
Why Join Us
* Start a Legal Services career with a global infrastructure consulting firm in Dubai, UAE.
* Gain practical exposure to legal research, contracts, case files, court coordination, compliance, and legal operations.
* Support experienced legal professionals while building strong documentation and analytical capability.
* Join a UAE National development opportunity through AECOM’s Fursa Program.
* Build a long-term professional foundation in a structured, international, and multidisciplinary workplace.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, legal support, program management, construction management, and project delivery services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced solutions that help communities, businesses, and economies grow.
