Legal Personal Assistant

Madison Pearl Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Pearl Ltd. is seeking an experienced Legal Personal Assistant to support a Senior Partner at a top Dubai law firm. The role covers a broad range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the partner's practice.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a PA/EA or legal secretary, strong billing/timekeeping experience, excellent organisation, and a professional, discreet approach. Arabic and French language skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as PA/EA or Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of billing and timekeeping systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• High discretion and professionalism with confidential client matters.
• Proficient written and verbal communication; Arabic/French a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and timekeeping for the Partner's practice.
• Prepare and circulate meeting minutes.
• Handle client correspondence professionally.
• Manage a busy and complex diary.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Delegate tasks to the wider practice team.
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support.

Skills

Billing & timekeeping

Diary management

Administrative support

Client communication

Discretion

Multilingual: Arabic, French

Job description

We are interested in hearing from experienced legal support professionals looking to step into a Legal Personal Assistant position supporting a Senior Partner of a top law firm in Dubai.

This position will support the Partner across a broad range of responsibilities, ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of his practice.

The firm is open to reviewing profiles either within the region or from the UK market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage billing and timekeeping processes for the Partner's practice


• Prepare and circulate meeting minutes


• Handle client correspondence with professionalism and discretion


• Manage a busy and often complex diary


• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements


• Delegate tasks to the wider practice team as required


• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the Partner's practice

Key Requirements:

• Ideally 5+ years of prior experience as a PA/EA or Legal Secretary within a law firm or professional services environment


• Strong working knowledge of billing and timekeeping systems
  
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client matters


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Arabic and French language skills are an advantage


• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative


• Polished, client-facing manner

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*