Ref: HP248-221

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a local law firm and is seeking a Western Educated Legal Assistant.

As the legal assistant you will be required to;

Document typing, analysis and proofing, amending (normal editing/track change) and formatting documents as required.
Plan and schedule meetings, appointments and travel arrangements; make and/or
confirm appointments for lawyers.
Audio typing.
Mailbox management and hard and soft copy filing.
Proficiency in worksite or similar case management systems.
Downloading and saving documentation from data room sites.
Completing Matter Opening and Closing forms.
Conflict checks.
Takes and transcribes oral dictation of notes, memos and legal documents.
Liaises with the accounts department on a monthly basis in distributing client pre-bills to the relevant lawyers.
Amending pre-bills as per changes done by the lawyer.
Drafting legal documents such as legal correspondence and reports.
Receiving queries from clients and distributing them to relevant lawyers.
Entering and editing time sheets and filing the same (month-wise and date-wise).
Entering contact information into Interaction.

Requirements

Criteria;

Available immediately or with 1 month notice.
Must currently reside in the UAE.
Knowledge in MS Word is a must (i.e. formatting, track change)
Knowledge in basic MS Excel and power point is fine.
Knowledge in audio-typing is a must.

If you have all the skills and experience required please apply now! We regret to inform you only successful candidates will be contacted.

About the Company

Apple Search & Selection offers a very personalised, executive recruitment service. Our fresh and honest approach to ensuring cultural and strategic fit between clients and the candidates we present is tailored to minimising the workload, releasing the pressure of decision making and significantly reducing the recruitment cycle time. We develop our business based on long-term relationships and have an excellent reputation for service delivery.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with an unparalleled level of care, professionalism, confidentiality and integrity and the service that we provide is constantly applauded by our clients and candidates alike, for our quality professional and courteous approach.

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Freelancer salaries in UAE

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AED 9,000

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