Public Relation Officer (PRO)

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm seeks a Public Relation Officer to enhance client service and manage communications with various government entities. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in law firms, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a commitment to client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Law Firms.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Experience with government organizations crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class support to fee-earners.
• Ensure effective communication with government agencies.
• Accompany clients to government agencies and notaries.

Skills

Client Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

We are looking for a Public Relation Officer for the Corporate Department of an international law firm. This person will demonstrate a high personal integrity with at least 5 years of proven experience in Law Firms.

Main responsibilities

• Provide first class support to a number of fee-earners such as Partners, Associates, Paralegals, Trainees, other work providers and clients.
• Support the Corporate Team in ensuring a high level of client service and PR activities and ensure effective communication with Government Agencies (e.g. DED, MOE, Notary Public, MOFA, MOHRE, DHA, MOH, Municipality, etc.) stakeholders.
• Setting up companies and undertake other licensing procedures in different Dubai free zones.
• To work collaboratively with other PROs to support the Department, to provide a responsive and professional support service to fee earners and clients.
• Provide regular reporting on matters.
• Provide insight on new practical processes within the authorities.
• Accompany clients to government agencies and notaries.

Technical skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Law Firms in similar job with strong experience with government organizations.
• Willingness to work in a fast paced and challenging environment;
• Strong technical skills, including proficient in all software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Good English communication skills (fluency in reading, writing and speaking). Arabic is not necessary but an added value;
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively, particularly with local government bodies;
• Strong organizational skills together with the ability to prioritize;
• Understanding of the importance of Client Service
• People Management experience