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Ref: KP651-601
Job description / Role
Our client, a top law firm are currently seeking an experienced senior Legal Secretary for their Abu Dhabi office, the role will support the head of the office and the team. Must be a motivated and highly organised individual.
Responsibilities:
- Produce and amend documents with speed and accuracy
- Format and present documents using the firm's templates
- Proof read all work, for spelling and grammatical issues
- Strong user of Microsoft Office packages
- Collaborate with the fee earners to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet client requirements and deadlines
- Manage diaries, make appointments, arranging meetings/conferences, booking restaurants etc
- Prepare meeting information and deal with any necessary paperwork etc. following meetings attended by fee earners
- Make travel arrangements
- Maintain and update client and other relevant contact details
- Filing of all client and internal documents
- Prepare bills and keep billing files up to date
Requirements
- Must have 5 years experience in a similar role
- Fluent in English - reading, writing and speaking
- High attention to detail with a strong work ethic
- Typing speed, 60wpm +
- Positive attitude and ability to react quickly
About the Company
Miller Hay is a privately owned boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in providing clients with secretarial and professional office support staff. We are experienced in placing top level Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Legal Secretaries, Administrators and Receptionists on a permanent and contract basis. Our range of industry sectors includes banking and financial services, professional services, FMCG and commercial as well as supporting the private offices of HNWI.
Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) our team is dedicated to supporting our clients in the region. With a passion for uncompromising quality, Miller Hay has a market-leading reputation for providing an honest, transparent and personal service where the long term needs of clients and candidates take priority over all else.