Legal Secretary
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About the Role
A legal secretary is needed to provide high-level administrative support to legal professionals in Dubai. Responsibilities include document management, calendar coordination, and client communication.
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Responsibilities
- Provide high level administrative and secretarial support to legal professionals
- Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal and business documents, presentations, and correspondence
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, and travel arrangements
- Manage calendars, appointments, and client communications efficiently
- Handle document filing, records management, matter opening/closing, and conflict checks
- Support billing and time entry processes, including pre bill edits and expense submissions
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client and business information
- Assist with ad hoc administrative projects and operational support as required
Requirements
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide high level administrative and secretarial support to legal professionals
- Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal and business documents, presentations, and correspondence
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, and travel arrangements
- Manage calendars, appointments, and client communications efficiently
- Handle document filing, records management, matter opening/closing, and conflict checks
- Support billing and time entry processes, including pre bill edits and expense submissions
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and service delivery
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client and business information
- Assist with ad hoc administrative projects and operational support as required
Requirements
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client focused approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Professional, adaptable, and solutions oriented
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Eager to learn and develop within a dynamic environment
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