Temporary Legal Secretary

Black Pearl

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: RP174-684

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, an international law firm based in the UAE, is currently looking for a Temporary Legal Secretary who will be expected to cover on an interim basis as support to the partners and fee earners of the firm. After few months, the job holder will be expected to man the reception area and at the same time, act as a back up support to other legal secretaries as and when needed. Other responsibilities will include:
• Proactive and extensive diary management
• Email administration (including email filing/printing/distribution and dealing with enquiries in a timely manner)
• Assisting with department and practice research tasks
• Organising meetings/lunches and conference calls
• Planning and organising international travel arrangements for partners and fee earners
• Assisting with an arranging marketing events for the firm, collating bills, drafting narratives and covering letters
• Partner and fee earner time recording, producing and processing of expense claims, updating/adding firm contacts
• Office duties such as answering the telephone, filing, photocopying and any other such duties as required to meet the demands of my practice, partners and fee earners.
• Managing the reception area as and when needed

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Hold a diploma certificate or bachelor’s degree
• Excellent English communications skills (reading, writing, verbal), Knowledge in Arabic and other languages would be a plus
• Experience in a professional service environment/similar role
• Exceptional customer service skills, superb phone skills and detail oriented
• Willing to be work and be based in Abu Dhabi
• Willing to work from 9AM to 6PM, Sunday through Thursday
• Willing to work as a legal secretary and receptionist
• Have previously worked with a law firm.
• Preference would be given to candidates who are able to join immediately and are on relative’s visa.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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Secretary salaries in UAE

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AED 4,500

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