Legal Secretary for International Law firm

RecruitMe FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious international law firm in Abu Dhabi as a Legal Secretary, providing crucial support to the legal team. This role requires keen organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication abilities, attention to detail, and experience in a similar role within a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in international law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Support lawyers by preparing and formatting legal documents.
• Coordinate appointments and maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal management software

Job description

Join our prestigious international law firm in Abu Dhabi as a Legal Secretary. We seek a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to provide comprehensive secretarial support to our legal team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: - Manage and organize legal documents and correspondence with precision. - Support lawyers by preparing and formatting legal documents, briefs, and contracts. - Coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel schedules for attorneys and clients. - Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. - Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external parties to facilitate smooth case management. - Assist in research and data collection as needed for case preparation. - Ensure all filings and records comply with firm and regulatory standards. - Operate office equipment and manage supplies to support daily office needs.

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role within a law firm, preferably international. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus. - Strong organizational and time-management abilities with acute attention to detail. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal management software. - Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism. - Adaptable, proactive, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines. - Familiarity with international legal terminology and procedures is advantageous. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment.