Legal Secretary

Job description / Role

My client is one of the oldest and largest law firms in the Middle East with a team of over 70 lawyers and nearly an equal number of supporting professionals from around the world. We have an in-depth understanding of the legal issues and techniques essential when conducting business in the region.

The Role
The successful candidate will be a highly self- motivated individual who can provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to a Partner and five Associates in the respective team. This role requires a very confident and highly articulate individual as this is a demanding position with extremely high volumes of administration, especially complex diary and travel management. Candidates must be forward thinking and able to offer innovative and creative solutions to the team to maximize efficiency.
Additionally, the role will include:
Managing all files, archiving and updating client/contact lists on relevant databases.
Liaising with external clients/contacts in a professional manner and building strong working relationships.
Managing the monthly billing process and dealing with the team's expenses.
The role will demand a high level of typing, including amending documents, taking minutes in meetings and general day -to- day correspondence.
Typing skills should be fast and accurate.

Requirements

Our client is looking for a candidate who has a minimum of three years experience working for a law firm, in a relevant legal secretarial role or high-level PA position. The candidate must be extremely organised and demonstrative of good IT and excellent typing skills. They will need to have a good understanding of billing procedures and a good eye for attention to detail. Ideally, our client requires an active team member, with a strong personality, who understands the role and the pressures involved.

Candidates must possess exceptional English skills, both verbal and written with high calibre document production skills and be available to re-locate to the UAE.

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.