Legal Secretary - International Law Firm - Dubai

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to its legal teams. The role includes managing legal documents, coordinating meetings, and fostering communication between internal teams and stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Dubai, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe. This opportunity promises a collaborative environment and paths for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary in Dubai (law firm or professional services).
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe is essential.
• Experience with legal systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers.
• Draft, format, and amend legal documents.
• Manage documents, filing, billing support, and client correspondence.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Strong document production and legal drafting skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Communication skills

Prioritisation abilities

High attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

iManage

InterAction

BigHand

Job description

A leading international law firm based in the DIFC, Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its legal teams in a fast-paced, high-quality professional environment.

This role suits a highly organised, proactive professional who is comfortable supporting lawyers, managing competing priorities, and delivering consistently high standards of work.

Role

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers
• Drafting, formatting and amending legal documents
• Document management, filing, billing support and client correspondence
• Diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary in Dubai (law firm or professional services)
• Strong document production and legal drafting skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe
• Experience with legal systems (e.g. iManage, InterAction, BigHand) advantageous
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm in Dubai, offering a collaborative environment and long-term career development.