Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager

About Altara Law

Altara Law is an international law firm operating across the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the United Kingdom.

We advise businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and private clients across a wide range of legal and commercial matters. As part of a broader group of companies, we deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager to support partners and lawyers, mentor junior staff, manage legal operations, and assist with complex legal matters.

Key ResponsibilitiesLegal 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.

Work Location: In person