Legal Secretary

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Job SummaryThe candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time managements and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented.Responsibilities
  • Taking and transcribing oral dictation of notes, memos and legal documents
  • Receiving queries from clients and distributing them to relevant lawyers, liaising with clients
  • Preparing Trial Bundles and documents for court hearings
  • Preparing and drafting Engagement Letters
  • Updating and maintaining client contact database
  • Arranging departmental meetings and events
  • Providing administration support to partners, managers and associates
  • Document typing, analysis and proofing, amending (including track changes) and formatting documents as required
  • Creating and amending documents, managing correspondence and emails
  • Opening new files on the system, preparation of client forms
  • Scheduling meetings, taking calls from clients, travel arrangements, billing and filing and light reception duties
  • Managing the Managing Partners PA work
  • Scheduling meetings and conferences
  • Drafting documents including legal correspondence, documents and reports
Requirements
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (formatting, track changes, mail merge) Excel (pivot tables and formulas) and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability and experience in preparing legal documentation
  • Experience working within a team, but equally comfortable working alone
  • Organized and efficient, able to work to tight deadlines
  • First class bachelor\'s degree preferably in Law
  • Fluent, business level, written and spoken English, Arabic communication skills
  • A professional services employment background in a legal environment

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1739906
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned