Legal Secretary / PA

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with an international law firm, recognized as one of the best in the world. Our client is looking to hire a Legal Secretary/PA in Dubai, to work closely with some of the top Lawyers in the region. The firm offer a friendly, yet professional culture where a work/life balance is encouraged.

You will be responsible for supporting the corporate & finance teams with full secretarial responsibilities. This can include diary management, opening client matters, detailed document production and client billing. You will support approximately 5 Lawyers and will be working to tight deadlines where efficiency and accuracy is essential. There are opportunities for Secretary’s to take on extra responsibilities, such as business development, events, recruitment etc.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years legal secretarial experience working for another international firm. You should ideally have regional experience and corporate/finance experience would be a strong advantage. It is essential you have a positive personality with a passion for learning and working as a team.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.