Legal Secretary

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1681

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A reputable multinational Law Firm is currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Purpose of role: To deliver outstanding secretarial support to partners and fee-earners, displaying a strong focus on exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bilingual candidate English & Arabic who is passionate about delivering a professional secretarial service of the highest quality.

Responsibilities
- Proactive diary management
- Organising meetings, travel arrangements, lunches and conference calls
- Organising conference and seminars
- Proactive interest in matter opening to include drafting letters of engagement and related correspondence
- Collating billing guides, drafting weekly narratives and covering letters to clients
- Time recording
- Updating/adding contacts to Interaction, including managing lists and reports
- Processing expense claims
- Photocopying and filing/e-filing Creating/amending documents and letters

Requirements

- 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
- Professional approach to work and clients
- Delivers work to deadlines and keeps relevant parties involved
- Ability to deal with issues with integrity and to use own initiative
- Experienced at supporting multiple individuals
- Fast, accurate typing
- Ability to turn around documents at speed
- Proficient at using Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Proficient at using Interaction or quick at learning how to use new software
- Adopts a flexible approach to work

Special Requirement of the Role
- Bilingual candidates with fluency in English and Arabic and over 2 years of secretarial experience.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: