Job SummaryAfter few months, the job holder will be expected to man the reception area and at the same time, act as a back up support to other legal secretaries as and when needed. Our client, an international law firm based in the UAE, is currently looking for a Temporary Legal Secretary who will be expected to cover on an interim basis as support to the partners and fee earners of the firm. Other responsibilities will include:
Organising meetings/lunches and conference calls
Planning and organising international travel arrangements for partners and fee earners
Assisting with an arranging marketing events for the firm, collating bills, drafting narratives and covering letters
Partner and fee earner time recording, producing and processing of expense claims, updating/adding firm contacts
Proactive and extensive diary management
Email administration (including email filing/printing/distribution and dealing with enquiries in a timely manner)
Assisting with department and practice research tasks
Office duties such as answering the telephone, filing, photocopying and any other such duties as required to meet the demands of my practice, partners and fee earners.
Managing the reception area as and when needed
RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
Exceptional customer service skills, superb phone skills and detail oriented
Willing to be work and be based in Abu Dhabi
Willing to work from 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday through Thursday
Hold a diploma certificate or bachelor\'s degree
Excellent English communications skills (reading, writing, verbal), Knowledge in Arabic and other languages would be a plus
Experience in a professional service environment/similar role
Willing to work as a legal secretary and receptionist
Have previously worked with a law firm.
Preference would be given to candidates who are able to join immediately and are on relative\'s visa.
Edarabia
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