Legal Personal Assistant & Office Operations

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a personal assistant to provide essential administrative support to legal professionals. The successful candidate will manage office operations, engage with clients, and assist in marketing functions. Ideal applicants should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in various administrative tools. Opportunities for growth and skill development are available, with a flexible approach to work schedules required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Business fluent English is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee earners and office operations.
• Manage communication and logistics related to client engagements.
• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Good organisational skills

Ability to prioritise and act on own initiative

Excellent IT Skills

Friendly and helpful customer service approach

Education

Formal legal secretarial qualification

Tools

FileSite

Intapp

WorkDay

SalesForce

IntroHive

Job description

A leading international law firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a personal assistant to provide essential administrative support to legal professionals. The successful candidate will manage office operations, engage with clients, and assist in marketing functions. Ideal applicants should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in various administrative tools. Opportunities for growth and skill development are available, with a flexible approach to work schedules required.