Bilingual Legal Assistant

Job description / Role

A leading international law firm with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, is relocating to Abu Dhabi and as such is expanding its administration team. The organization has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 60 years and their worldwide practice has a proven track record for innovation and providing work of the highest quality to meet the needs of their domestic and international clients.

Supporting 2-3 lawyers, this role also provides legal administration support to the Regional Managing Partner and will be regarded as a pivotal role for the organisation.

The role involves preparing complex legal documents such as contracts and terms of business as well as liaising with the lawyers and other departments to coordinate case meetings, maintaining the in house legal system and completing standard legal forms. We are looking for excellent legal typing skills with advanced MS Office knowledge. Additional duties involve diary management, organising national and international travel arrangements as well as general administration duties. Stunning work environment and a wonderful opportunity to work with dynamic professionals awaits the right candidate.

Requirements

Must be a fluent Arabic speaker with a strong attention to detail, especially when under pressure. Must have a good understanding of standard legal procedures, possess integrity and confidentiality and have good IT skills. Audio typing/copy typing skills and the ability to thin on ones feet. We are looking for regional experience preferably within Abu Dhabi and applications will only be considered from fluent Arabic speakers who have a minimum of five years legal secretarial or paralegal experience.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.