Courts Registry (United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (the “Court”) are of two ranks: the Court of
First Instance and the Court of Appeal. The Court of First Instance hears and
determines civil and commercial cases that involve Abu Dhabi Global Market
(ADGM), ADGM Authorities, ADGM Establishments or at the request of parties.  The
Court of Appeal hears and determines appeals against judgments and decisions
made by the Court of First Instance.

The purpose of the role is to provide high-level operational support to the
Registrar and Registry staff, including coordinating and overseeing all
back-office services and administration of ADGM Courts. The role requires
extensive liaison between the Court and ADGM internal stakeholders, particularly
Corporate Communications, Procurement and General Services. The role also
requires working closely with the Chief Justice, the Judges, the Registrar and
Chief Executive of the Court, the legal profession and other external
stakeholders, including Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the Ministry of Justice
and other significant Abu Dhabi and global institutions.

Operational Responsibilities

* Support the Registrar in regard to the administration of the Court, including
documenting and maintaining all regulations, rules, practice directions,
court forms and corporate documents (annual Scorecards, reports on
performance, business and strategic plans, budgets and financial reports).
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Registrar, including
diary and communication management, setting meetings, taking minutes,
liaising with executive management of ADGM, drafting correspondence, court
orders and other documents as required.
* With the Registrar, liaise closely with the ADGM and offshore IT teams in
regard to the eCourts Platform and in particular, identify and develop
changes to increase the performance of the Platform and undertake testing of
changes and enhancements to the Platform.
* Coordinate the development and implementation of the Courts’ organisation and
operational structure that will effectively deliver the Court’s strategic
objectives and initiatives.
* Assume responsibility and facilitate the physical and IT infrastructure and
equipment for the Court with direction from the Registrar for the smooth and
efficient operations of the Court’s Registry and courtroom.
* Coordinate with Human Capital on the recruitment of employees into
operational roles in the Court that will enable it to undertake its duties
and powers.
* At the direction of the Registrar, prepare and manage court and registry
documents, correspondence and other documents in accordance with the
legislative requirements, procedural manuals, rules and practice directions.
* Provide precise information on court procedures and practices to relevant
stakeholders including legal practitioners, litigants, government agencies
and the public.
* In consultation with the Registrar, coordinate with Marketing &
Communications the planning and management of all events or other marketing
initiatives launched by the Court.
* Facilitate procurement, ERP and general services needs and requirements of
the Court.
* In consultation with the Registrar, manage and update the Courts’ website
content and identify areas of improvement and enhancement of the content and
design of the website.
* In collaboration and shared responsibility with the Case Managers, support
the Chief Justice and the Judges in administrative matters, including the
preparation of their invoices and administrative arrangements.

Information Security compliance  

* Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per
ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the
induction and awareness sessions.
* Confidentiality, integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be
maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.  

Education

* Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience and Required Skills

* Minimum of 6-8 years’ administrative experience in a litigation environment
in a common law system, including at a court, a law firm or an in-house legal
department.
* Advanced knowledge of litigation processes, court policies and procedures.
* Strong organisational skills to successfully support the Registrar and to
effectively contribute to strategic and operational activities.
* Strong written and oral communication skills and inter-personal skills,
including confidence to liaise with the Chief Justice, the judiciary and
members of ADGM’s executive and senior management.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
* Strong team player with focus on being a collegiate team member.
* Strong knowledge of budgeting and preparation of spreadsheets for financial
reporting.
* High level observance of confidentiality, judgment, tact and discretion.
* Fluent in English.

Desirable

* Previous experience in the UAE 

The ADGM Courts support ADGM with a fully independent common law framework to
adjudicate civil and commercial disputes. The ADGM Courts’ regulations and
supporting rules enshrine ADGM’s legal framework of the direct application of
English common law, making it the first jurisdiction in the Middle East to adopt
a similar approach to that of Singapore and Hong Kong.

Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre
strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire
114 hectares of Al Maryah Island.

ADGM’s three independent authorities – the Registration Authority (RA), the
Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts – together ensure
that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best
practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide.

Provide high-level operational and administrative support to the Registrar and Court leadership to ensure smooth back-office services. Coordinate the administration of court regulations, eCourts platform enhancements, and liaison with internal and external legal stakeholders.

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