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Ref: OP936-17
Job description / Role
Our client is one of the largest law firms in the world, boasting an array of industry awards in recent years.
The Dubai office is currently recruiting a Legal Personal Assistant to support the Head of the Banking & Finance practice and 4 additional authors.
This is a high level role which will involve the following responsibilities:
- Extensive travel and diary management;
- Typing, reviewing, editing of large scale documents;
- Providing ad hoc client development assistance using PowerPoint;
- File and database maintenance;
- Processing expense claims and prepare client bills;
- Ad hoc administration tasks.
The successful applicant will be offered a top market salary and full company benefits.
Requirements
- Minimum typing speed 60wpm with a high level of accuracy, good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and legal database packages;
- Previous experience of working in an international law firm;
- Fluency in English;
- A confident, friendly, and pro-active working style;
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities;
- Ability to remain calm and communicative under pressure.
About the Company
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.
Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:
Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support
Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.