Legal Secretary

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Riyadh seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in legal processes and office technology, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality document management. This role emphasizes reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience with document processing and office technologies in a law firm.
• Residing in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys’ calendars and schedules.
• Prepare and create various legal documents and presentations.
• Coordinate meetings and handle client communications.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Arabic language skills

Experience working for an international law firm

Job description

Legal Secretary - Riyadh

Our client is an international law firm seeking an experienced legal secretary for their Riyadh office.

The Riyadh team will soon be joined by two international Partners, requiring candidates with the following experience:

• Experience working for an international law firm
• Ideally at least 3 years of experience
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Arabic language skills are an advantage but not mandatory
• Currently residing in Riyadh

Key Responsibilities:

• Build upon knowledge of legal secretarial processes, procedures, and technologies through ongoing training
• Follow established document processing methods, creating, editing, and proofreading work products for accuracy and completeness
• Transcribe handwritten materials and/or dictation
• Prepare and create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with correct formatting
• Coordinate arrangements for meetings, including reservations and multimedia setup
• Manage attorneys’ calendars and schedules
• Maintain client contact database information
• Answer telephones, relay messages, and arrange video and teleconferences
• Prepare matter opening, conflict checks, and arrange matter closings
• Coordinate file retrieval and maintenance of firm files
• Input, review, and edit attorney/paralegal timesheets and prebills
• Volunteer for overtime when needed, promoting teamwork and productivity
• Sort mail, excluding personal or confidential items unless arranged otherwise

We seek a reliable, enthusiastic, and professional individual with proven experience as a legal secretary in an international law firm in Riyadh. Candidates with longevity on their CVs and a stable employment history are preferred.