Legal Assistant / Paralegal

About the Role

Samsung E&A Saudi Arabia is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide support to a Saudi lawyer. This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern Region, and is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience in a legal support role. The successful candidate will assist with legal research, document preparation, case administration, and client coordination, ensuring the lawyer can effectively manage files and meet deadlines.

Role Overview

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting the supervising lawyer by managing various administrative and legal tasks. This includes preparing accurate legal documents and ensuring all substantive legal work is performed under the lawyer’s direct supervision and review. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain efficient legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising lawyer with daily legal and administrative tasks.
• Conduct research on Saudi laws, regulations, and legal materials, preparing summaries for 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, alerting the lawyer to upcoming actions.
• Assist with preparing and submitting documents through relevant court and government platforms, adhering to assigned access permissions and 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 as required.
• Protect confidential information and maintain accurate records of work and correspondence.

Experience and Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working closely with a supervising lawyer and requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.