Paralegal or Junior Lawyer
Role Overview
Kennedys is seeking a Paralegal or Junior Lawyer for its Insurance team in Dubai.
The role supports lawyers across medical malpractice, aviation, and corporate and commercial practice areas, with exposure to insurance-related matters across the Middle East.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Kennedys is seeking a Paralegal or Junior Lawyer for its Insurance team in Dubai.
The role supports lawyers across medical malpractice, aviation, and corporate and commercial practice areas, with exposure to insurance-related matters across the Middle East.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in insurance and reinsurance.
The Dubai office advises insurers, reinsurers, corporates, and other organizations on insurance, liability, and dispute resolution matters across the Middle East.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with a busy caseload under supervision and support clients with team casework.
- Assist with client registration and due diligence; carry out conflict searches and open new matters on firm systems.
- Maintain matter lists and liaise with lawyers and partners about updates.
- Coordinate preparation of bundles, indices, and exhibits.
- Undertake legal and commercial research and assist with business development.
- Collaborate with partners, fee earners, and support staff to help run the team efficiently.
- Comply with Quality Procedures and Information Security requirements.
Required experience and skills
- Be a newly qualified lawyer or paralegal with at least one year of relevant experience.
- Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills; ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
- An interest in insurance law, liability claims, and dispute resolution.
Advantageous experience
- Experience in insurance, litigation, disputes, or claims-related work is advantageous.
- Previous client contact is desirable.
- Bilingual English and Arabic language skills are advantageous.
General duties
Maintain high service standards and contribute to the professional reputation of the office.
Build professional, positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders; maintain trust and confidentiality.
Work according to role-specific contribution areas and complete training required by Risk and Compliance, HR, or partners.
Work safely and considerately and demonstrate the firm's stated values.
Application support
- Candidates may request support or adjustments to submit an application.
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