Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager

About Altara Law

Legal Drafting & Research

• Draft legal correspondence, client communications and legal memoranda.
• Prepare court documents, pleadings, applications, bundles and supporting materials.
• Assist with drafting contracts, agreements, policies and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research across UAE, Australian and UK legal frameworks.
• Prepare briefing notes and case summaries for lawyers and partners.

Litigation & Transaction Support

• Assist lawyers with litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution matters.
• Prepare court filing documents and hearing bundles.
• Coordinate evidence, records and supporting documentation.
• Support due diligence exercises and transactional matters.

Legal Operations & Matter Management

• Manage legal files, precedents and document management systems.
• Maintain court deadlines, regulatory obligations and matter schedules.
• Coordinate communications with clients, government authorities, courts and external counsel.
• Assist in implementing systems, workflows and process improvements.
• Support quality assurance and compliance procedures.

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise junior paralegals, legal assistants and administrative staff.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Review work for accuracy, consistency and compliance with firm standards.
• Support partners with practice management and operational initiatives.

Client Service

• Draft professional client emails and updates.
• Coordinate meetings, legal deliverables and client communications.
• Ensure excellent client service and responsiveness at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a law firm, legal department or professional services environment.
• Strong experience preparing legal documents and court materials.
• Excellent legal research and drafting skills.
• Experience supporting senior lawyers and partners.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Highly Desirable

• UAE law firm experience.
• Exposure to Australian and/or UK legal matters.
• Experience supporting litigation, commercial and corporate matters.
• Familiarity with DIFC and ADGM procedures.
• Experience managing legal operations, workflows and document systems.

What We Offer

• High-quality international legal work.
• Exposure to UAE, Australian and UK legal matters.
• Direct access to partners and leadership.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive salary package.
• Modern offices across Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Business Bay.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.