Personal Assistant (Bilingual - Arabic & English)

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Dubai is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant (Bilingual – Arabic & English) to support Senior Legal Management. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing access to senior leadership, and assisting with legal administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a PA or similar, with strong organisational skills and fluency in both languages. Salary is AED 12,000 to 15,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant.
• Experience in legal or professional services is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to senior legal management.
• Act as a gatekeeper: screening calls/emails and managing access.
• Prepare and organise correspondence, documentation, and internal files.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Strong proficiency in MS Office

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant (Bilingual – Arabic & English) to support Senior Legal Management within a leading regional law‑firm environment. This role does not require a full legal PA background, but prior exposure to legal or professional services settings is an advantage. The position focuses on administrative coordination, document handling, gatekeeping, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations for senior legal leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to senior legal management, including diary management, meeting scheduling, travel coordination, and follow‑ups.
• Act as a gatekeeper: screening calls/emails, prioritising requests, and managing access to senior leadership.
• Prepare, format, and organise correspondence, documentation, and internal files in both English and Arabic.
• Assist with basic legal administrative tasks: maintaining matter files, preparing bundles, updating schedules, and handling document flow.
• Support billing processes such as timesheets, expense claims, invoice coordination, and internal reporting.
• Arrange logistics for internal meetings, external appointments, and occasional travel.
• Maintain structured filing systems and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Provide general support to the legal department and act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant (legal or professional services experience preferred).
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document formatting.
• Experience supporting senior management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to billing, expenses, or timesheet processes is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Based in the UAE.

Salary: AED 12,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Key Demographic Requirements

• Based in UAE
• Fluent Arabic Speaker