Male - Legal Secretary/Office Administrator /Paralegal

Job description / Role

Male - Legal Secretary / Office Administrator / Paralegal - Riyadh Office

Celebrating more than 125 years of service, our client is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, from offices strategically located offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

The firm has handled matters on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, its uncompromising commitment to quality and its dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients.

Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Male candidate to provide efficient Legal and PA support alongside Administration responsibilities and paralegal duties. This will encompass, typing and amendment of documents and contracts, creating pitch proposals and presentations, legal filing and maintenance of the libraries, travel and diary management, scheduling of video conferences and managing the billing and time sheets for the designated lawyers. Drafting, preparing, amending and finalizing client bills, if applicable.

Paralegal duties will include:

Performing assigned legal research tasks using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
Proofreads and Redlines documents including checking legal descriptions, defined terms, continuity and numbering.
Obtains corporate information and documents including good standing certificates and certified corporate documents.
Assists lawyers at closings.

Requirements

Very strong computer skills In MS Office are required for this role including a significant typing speed.
Skills in Interwoven DeskSite, Interaction or Carpe Diem would also be highly advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong ability to work on their own initiative and be a strong team player, willing to assist colleagues, as and when required.
At least three years experience within a law firm or in-house legal role within an international organization is required.
A proactive and flexible individual, you will be fully engaged in the firm's Service Excellent Initiative program.

This role represents an excellent opportunity to work with one of the world's most recognizable law firms, will add significant career development to the successful applicant. Due to the location of the office, we can only consider MALE candidates for this role.

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.