Legal Administrator

Core Responsibilities:

This position includes but does not limit to the following:

• Assist with day-to-day admin functions & operations of the Legal department.
• Process and track legal work.
• Record and monitor deadlines.
• Prepare and format legal and management reports.
• Collect and retrieve information from files as needed.
• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents such as wills, deeds, affidavits, complaints, subpoenas and briefs.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, minutes, letters, memos, presentations and spreadsheets.
• Transcribe dictation.
• Conducts Legal research and analysis tasks are required.
• Gather case evidence and documentation.
• Monitor and coordinate the flow of information internally and externally.
• Liaison with and supervision over the work of the PRO relating to transfer and renewal of company licenses and vehicles registration and family members documents.
• Coordinate with the legal Department to ensure that all visa and residency-related formalities for employees are completed on time.
• Responsible for compiling jot forms for management signature, under the supervision of the Office Manager.
• Maintains an up-to-date database of company licenses.
• Respond to all case-related queries.
• Supervise & manage company documents and archives through Office Assistant.
• Obtain Management approval on agreement / Transactions / Payments, Etc as deemed necessary.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information.
• Undertakes general administrative tasks as required by top management.
• Any other task as required by the management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Certification in relevant field is a plus.
• Prior working knowledge/experience in legal administration work.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Willingness to learn.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Knowledge of Kuwait law practices.
• Knowledge of legal records and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable document development processes.

Key Job Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new procedures.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Deadline-driven.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Arabic).
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Information collection and management.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Language Skills:

• Bilingual candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.