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Ref: OP936-117
Job description / Role
The Abu Dhabi office of a international law firm is hiring for a unique role well-suited to a professional with BD professional or a Legal Secretary seeking a multi-faceted position. Providing a mix of EA and BD assistance, this exciting opportunity is indicative of the agile and progressive nature of the firm.
As the Practice Executive your responsibilities will be varied with scope for growth. You will work closely with Partners, fee earners, and Marketing Managers to assist in the delivery of practice and matter management, travel and diary assistance, client communications, business development, marketing, and billing.
You, the successful applicant, will work directly with clients to facilitate active and positive relationships. Assistance with pitches, bids, research, and collateral will contribute to your weekly tasks.
Additionally you will be responsible for the full gambit of Legal PA/EA tasks in tandem with the utilisation of the international WPO team.
The working schedule of this position is Sunday to Thursday and hours of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with overtime where necessary.
Requirements
Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:
• Experience in a BD or Senior Legal PA/EA role within an international private practice law firm;
• Proven history of dynamic, creative, and lateral-thinking;
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and interpersonal skills;
• Team player with the ability to partner with all levels of staff to assist with strategy, planning and coordination, pitches and proposals and projects;
• Computer literate with attention to detail and organised working style;
• Demonstrated experience utilising practice management system and general back-office upkeep.
About the Company
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.
Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:
Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support
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