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Omar Abunaib

Dubai

Summary

About Me:


As an analytical Paralegal, I am becoming familiar with legal procedures, legal research, and legal documentation submission across the UAE systems. I frequently conduct visits to various Court systems and Government entities such as the Dubai Police, Dubai Public Prosecution, and Dubai Land Authority.

My role focuses around providing clear and concise information based on the requirements of the clients and/or lawyers.


I am driven to maintain high ethical standards while providing the required assistance to attorneys and lawyers. I am strive to provide comprehensive evidence and court documentation to resolve cases successfully. I have high communication skills and effectively manage communications between the firm and the clients regarding ongoing cases.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Mohammed Al Najjar Advocates and Legal Consultants
08.2022 - Current
  • Keeping clients updated with the current status of their cases via emails, WhatsApp, & phone calls.
  • Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counselling.
  • Reviewing contracts, Memorandums of Understandings and applied findings to develop my drafting skills.
  • Communicate pertinent information to clients whenever needed.
  • Reviewing Memorandums prior to Court submissions.
  • Completing Police transactions.
  • Utilised a broad range of research tools, including online databases and examined statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Providing preliminary consultations to clients upon first meetings.
  • Drafting meeting minutes.
  • Preparing case files.
  • Reviewing Stakeholder agreements in liaison with the relevant Consultant/Lawyer.
  • Reviewing and drafting settlement agreements and amending as per client requirements.

Legal Assistant

B&J Advocates and Legal Consultants
08.2021 - 08.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Following up with the ongoing cases and communicating updates to the stakeholders.
  • Act as the focal point of managing communications (translations) between the consultants and clients.
  • Review cases, draft meetings minutes, and provide updates on the applications' progress
  • Support in contract and legal notice drafting.
  • Managing courts applications and registration.
  • Apply and manage POA requests, execution exercises, summarizing hearings, and following up on cheque execution cases, etc.
  • Translating case Judgments and decisions in a concise matter for clients.
  • Currently learning to draft agreements, contracts, & legal notices.
  • Tracking and following up with client/lawyer emails.
  • Liaising with Government departments & Police stations
  • Sending invoices and Government receipts to clients whenever needed.
  • Draft Meeting Minutes and weekly reports of ongoing cases

Legal Researcher

Murali B. Pillai & Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021

Responsibilities:

  • Research and review Common Wealth cases and conduct comparison analysis relevant to the current case(s)
  • Support in providing references and justifications to ongoing court cases
    Research Laws and legislative statutes relevant to the Common wealth and Islamic Jurisdiction.
  • Preparing weekly reports on legal cases and providing management information.
  • Assisting the legal experts in the preparation of advice and correspondence

Education

A-Levels - LLB Bachelor's Of Laws

Taylor's University
Malaysia, Subang Jaya
02.2021

A-Levels - High School

Al Khaleej National School
Dubai, UAE, Garhoud
02.2016

Skills

  • Dubai Court legal proceedings
  • Registration of Cases
  • Court rules and procedures
  • Legal documents review
  • Case status reports
  • Case research
  • Legal research
  • Maintain confidentiality and sensitive data management
  • Excellent Word and Outlook skills
  • Able to work with independence
  • Familiarity with Government portals
  • Legal Research

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Paralegal

Mohammed Al Najjar Advocates and Legal Consultants
08.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant

B&J Advocates and Legal Consultants
08.2021 - 08.2022

Legal Researcher

Murali B. Pillai & Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021

A-Levels - LLB Bachelor's Of Laws

Taylor's University

A-Levels - High School

Al Khaleej National School
Omar Abunaib