Legal Secretary

Job description / Role

The purpose of the the role is to deliver outstanding secretarial support to partners and fee-earners, displaying a strong focus on exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering a professional secretarial service of the highest quality.

Responsibilities
• Proactive diary management
• Creating/amending documents and letters
• Digital dictation
• Organising meetings, travel arrangements, lunches and conference calls
• Collating billing guides, drafting narratives and covering letters to clients
• Prepares and assembles bibles or documents for client meetings
• Matter management support including opening and closing files and client WIP updates
• Time recording
• Updating/adding contacts to InterAction
• Processing expense claims electronically
• Photocopying, filing and scanning

Requirements

Required experience, skills and attributes should include:
• Fast, accurate typing
• Ability to turn around large documents at speed
• Proficient in using InterAction and Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Effective communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative and remain calm under pressure
• Sound team player
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Pro-active and "can do" attitude

Language Capabilities
Fluent in English and Arabic

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.