Legal Administrative Assistant - KSA Nationals

Gateworth Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth Group is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a leading international law firm in its Riyadh office. The role combines legal and office administration, including document management, travel coordination, events, client billing, and vendor setup.

The successful candidate will handle front-of-house duties, greet clients, and ensure a professional, seamless office operation in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role, preferably within a law firm, professional services or international corporate environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
• Excellent Arabic and English communication and client-facing skills with a professional approach.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Positive, organized and able to work effectively with diverse cultural at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional front-of-house and reception support, welcoming clients and visitors and ensuring a first-class experience.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries for Partners and Lawyers.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, seminars, client events, and internal office functions.
• Prepare, amend, format, proofread, and manage legal documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Process client billing requests, expense claims, supplier invoices, and vendor/payee set-ups.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, office operations, facilities management, and general administrative projects.
• Manage incoming calls, correspondence, couriers, and office communications.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Client-facing skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Legal Administrative Assistant - KSA Nationals

Overview

Gateworth is supporting a leading international law firm with the continued expansion of its Riyadh office and is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its growing team.

This is a varied and dynamic role that combines legal and office administration responsibilities, including document management and amendments, travel coordination, event planning, client billing, expense processing, and vendor administration. The successful candidate will also provide front-of-house support, acting as a professional first point of contact for clients and visitors while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide professional front-of-house and reception support, welcoming clients and visitors and ensuring a first-class experience.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries for Partners and Lawyers.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, seminars, client events, and internal office functions.
• Prepare, amend, format, proofread, and manage legal documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Process client billing requests, expense claims, supplier invoices, and vendor/payee set-ups.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, office operations, facilities management, and general administrative projects.
• Manage incoming calls, correspondence, couriers, and office communications.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

• 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role, preferably within a law firm, professional services or international corporate environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
• Excellent Arabic and English communication and client-facing skills with a professional approach.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Positive, organized and able to work effectively with diverse cultural at all levels.