:Role: Team SecretaryReporting line: Chief Operating Officer (COO)Requirements:
5+ years of secretarial experience
Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Superior written and oral communication skills in English
Ability to work with a team and other colleagues
Outstanding time-management and accurate typing skills
Capability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with senior executives
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and coordinating appointments.
File, organize, scan, copy and fax documents promptly
Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails as needed
Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and where needed, graphics
Handle some correspondence and communication on behalf of the team, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up actions.
Support strategic initiatives and projects by providing administrative assistance and coordinating logistics as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and documents.
Collaborate with other Business Services team members to ensure smooth operations and effective communication locally and regionally.
Provide additional support to the team as and when required on an ad hoc basis.
Adhere to the Firm\'s policies and procedures
Relationships:
Management Team
Business Support Teams
Partners
Secretaries
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability