Ref: HP647-2308

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Legal Secretary/Typist
To start as soon as possible.  
Abu Dhabi  

Our client is looking for looking for a positive candidate with a typing speed of over 75-80wpm, ideally Legal Secretary or Paralegal training and/or contract experience, and English as mother tongue. The candidate must be willing to travel and have a passport that enables them to do so.

Key sole duties:

• Preparing the Founder’s email and postal correspondence, mostly by live audio-dictation
• Working closely with the Founder to prepare legal documents and oversee various legal cases and trademark matters Preparing correspondence relating to the Founder’s UK and UAE properties, including liaising with real estate agencies, contractors, suppliers and tenant
• Personal assistance to the Founder as required alongside other team members, including coordinating the written communications to contractors and suppliers for the property renovation, social gatherings or donor events
• Providing first class administrative and secretarial support, preparing documents and presentation materials for the Founder Arranging for the Founder to execute contracts and ensuring such contracts are sent to licensing partners and agencies Ensuring electronic and hard copy filing systems are correctly maintained
• Managing the Founder’s business and social diary, liaising with senior people and consultants from different business and charity organizations
• Arranging and preparing the Founder for internal and external meetings
• Supporting the team in ensuring resources, marketing materials and other documents are kept up to date
• Maintaining records of product sample stock sent to licensing partners, gifts sent to pro bono lawyers, trustees and other supporters of the charity, and issuing credit notes and invoices when required
• Managing the domain portfolio for the charity, including new registrations, renewals and other domain management matters Coordinating meetings for the team members and updating task lists as required
• Carrying out ad hoc investigative background research in the fields relevant to the company

Requirements

Candidate profile:

• We are looking for an upbeat, professional person who is detail oriented and quick to learn and absorb information.
• Must be capable of working in a small, multi tasked environment and doing so at a fast pace.
• A calm manner under pressure is essential. It is also useful if the candidate is not allergic or averse to dogs.
• Ideally, they will have legal secretary/paralegal training and/or experience with contract work and/or a law degree.
• Additionally, they will have office/admin experience, and, importantly, English as a first language.
• Driving license & own car essential
• Strong computer skills are a must, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

The Founder of the charity will supervise the work along with additional support from the rest of the team.

Expenses:

• Travel costs and accommodation will be provided for if traveling outside of UAE.

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:

  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
  • Banking, Finance & Legal
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
  • Human Resources & Training
  • Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
  • Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Executive Recruitment
  • Emiratization Solutions
  • Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
  • Managed Service Provider Solutions
  • Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
  • Outsourced Staffing Solutions

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Legal Secretary salaries in UAE

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AED 7,500

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