Practice Assistant

Client of MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

The Practice Assistant role in Riyadh is part of a growing international law firm's local business support team. You will provide high-level legal administrative support, handle diaries, travel, billing and document production, and work closely with lawyers across the firm's global network.

You'll be based mainly in the Riyadh office, with some flexibility to support business needs. This is an early-career opportunity with exposure to cross-border matters and long-term career development within

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years' administrative experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to lawyers and the wider team
• Manage complex diaries, meetings and international travel arrangements
• Prepare expense reports, billing, time entry and pre-bill edits
• Draft, format, proofread and produce professional documents and presentations
• Assist with business development initiatives, client pitches and marketing materials
• Coordinate with colleagues across the firm's international offices
• Organise meetings, events and maintain electronic filing systems
• Welcome clients and visitors; manage reception and communications
• Coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality for guests
• Overseeing office supplies and general office administration
• Liaising with suppliers and assisting with office-related expenses
• Providing basic IT coordination with remote support teams when required

Skills

Arabic & English

Office administration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are supporting a leading international law firm in the search for a Practice Assistant to join its growing Riyadh office.

This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first members of the local business support team and play a central role in the office s day-to-day success.

Working closely with lawyers and colleagues across the firm s global network, you will enjoy a varied role combining legal administrative support, office coordination and client-facing responsibilities.

If you are someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment and likes being at the heart of a busy professional office, this role offers excellent exposure and long-term career potential within a globally recognised law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to lawyers and the wider team
• Manage complex diaries, meetings and international travel arrangements
• Prepare expense reports, billing, time entry and pre-bill edits
• Draft, format, proofread and produce professional documents and presentations
• Assist with business development initiatives, client pitches and marketing materials
• Coordinate with colleagues across the firm's international offices
• Organise meetings, events and maintain electronic filing systems

Office Coordination

• As a key member of a close-knit team, you ll also help ensure the office operates seamlessly by welcoming clients and visitors
• Managing reception and incoming communications
• Coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality for guests
• Overseeing office supplies and general office administration
• Liaising with suppliers and assisting with office-related expenses
• Providing basic IT coordination with remote support teams when required

This position reports locally to the Office Managing Partner and to the Regional Director of Administration.

The successful candidate will be mostly working from the office with flexibility as needed to support business requirements. Overtime flexibility is required.

If you re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your skills and become an integral part of a growing international office, we d love to hear from you.

Requirements & Skills

• A BA/BS degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 3-5 years' administrative experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership.
• Enjoys working within a collaborative, growing team where no two days are the same.