Legal Secretary
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About the Role
A leading international professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support in a fast-paced legal environment.
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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 and service delivery
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client and business information
- Assist with ad hoc administrative projects and operational support as required
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or professional services administrative role preferred
- 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
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders within a corporate or legal environment is advantageous
- Professional, adaptable, and solutions oriented
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
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The Role
- A leading international professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within a fast paced legal environment.
- This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding client service.
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
Salary & Benefits
- Salary depending on experience and current salary, with an uplift offered for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or professional services administrative role preferred
- 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
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders within a corporate or legal environment is advantageous
- 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
About the company
- MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai.
- Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise.
- Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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