Administration Assistant - Legal

Charterhouse is currently working with a leading global law firm based in Dubai who is looking to hire a pro-active and results driven Administrator to support their professional team with administrative tasks. Due to the demands of the position, it is essential that the candidate has either legal, financial or professional services industry experience.

About the role

The role will require the Administration Assistant to complete administrative tasks set out by the legal practices to assist team members, such as practice executives and partners within the Dubai Office. They will also provide efficient and diverse administrative, organisational and document support to all practice areas within the firm.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Manage front of house welcoming clients into the business.
2. Take inbound and make outbound calls, taking messages and answering queries.
3. Arrange meetings, conferences and training sessions.
4. Organise travel and accommodation arrangements.
5. Assist with some legal tasks which may include document support and assisting with billings.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is already working in an administrative role but is seeking a challenging role where you can acquire new skills, as well as gaining professional growth.

About You

To be considered for this role, the suitable candidate will have a minimum of 2 years administrative and office management experience and ideally already be living in Abu Dhabi. It is essential that the applicant has experience working within professional services, financial services or other corporate working environments.

The applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, preferably with western qualifications. UAE work experience will be an advantage for this role. In character, the ideal candidate should be positive and proactive with a friendly approach, a strong team player yet self-sufficient and the ability to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.