Legal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Objective: Multi - National organisation requires an experienced Legal Assistant to join their dynamic and demanding Legal Team.
Main responsibilities : Copy and Audio Typing of lengthy legal documents.
General Admin and PA duties.
Reviewing local newspapers for any new developments in the local laws.
Preparing initial drafts of basic correspondence.
Implementing and Maintaining a filing system for contracts and other documents.
Liaise with external lawyers.
Prepare PowerPoint Presentations
Reporting to : Legal Team
Other interactions : External Lawyers and Heads of Department
Number required : 1
Duration : Permanent
Desired start date : July 2007
Probation : 3 months
Working hours : Sunday - Thursday - 9am - 6pm ( flexibility is required to cope with activity peaks)
Travel requirements : Occasional
Gross monthly base salary : 7 - 8k
Other Benefits : Tickets and Medical for Self and Family

REQUIREMENTS

University qualifications : Any
Other certifications : Secretarial Qualification
Previous experience : 2 years Secretarial experience, preferably in a legal firm.
Specialist knowledge : Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Other Skills : Copy and Audio Typing. Must have a typing speed of at least 50 wpm minimum.
Ability to prioritise and excellent time management and planning skills.
Ability to cope with demanding and pressurised situations.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Ideal Age Range : 20 +
Gender Preference : Any
Nationality Preference: Arab, European
Language Skills : English and Arabic
Current Residence : Dubai

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1980, Select Appointments now has a network of offices throughout the UK and Ireland and is recognised as a leading national staffing services company. We find jobs for people and people for jobs, specialising in all areas of secretarial and administration, call and contact centre, accountancy and finance, sales and marketing, retail, legal, medical and travel and leisure recruitment.

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