Senior Legal Secretary: Diary, Billing & Client Support

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

Job summary

Linklaters in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy practice within the firm. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment and strong document production skills.

You will manage drafting, proofreading, formatting, diary management, travel arrangements, billing support and client communications, while contributing to pitch documents and IT system rollouts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' prior experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Excellent document production and formatting using house style.
• Able to manage diary, travel and deadlines with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Document production to high standards and to deadlines using appropriate software.
• Type from manuscript and proofread documents for accuracy.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
• Draft correspondence and emails and manage communications.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, catering and diary management.
• Assist in billing processes and keep client records up to date.
• Support Marketing with pitch documents and firm administration.
• Assist IT system rollouts and use of Sophia/Workday.

Skills

Document production

Typing

Proofreading

Diary management

Travel management

PowerPoint

Excel

Client communication

Tools

iManage

Sophia/Workday

Readsoft

CRM systems

Job description

Linklaters in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy practice within the firm. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment and strong document production skills.

You will manage drafting, proofreading, formatting, diary management, travel arrangements, billing support and client communications, while contributing to pitch documents and IT system rollouts.