The 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, and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time management and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail-oriented.

2 YEARS OF UAE EXPERIENCE IN A LEGAL FIRM IS MANDATORY

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
• Providing administration support to partners, managers and associates
• 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
• Scheduling meetings and conferences
• Drafting documents including legal correspondence, documents and reports

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel 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
• Fluent, business level, written and spoken English communication skills.