Temporary Legal Secretary

Job Summary

After 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

Requirements

To 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.