Legal PA - Temporary 5 to 6 months maternity coverage

Black Pearl is currently assisting our prestigious client in Abu Dhabi in the search for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Personal Assistant (PA) to cover a maternity leave for a period of 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic legal environment and contribute effectively to the legal department's day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the legal team.
  
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and organize appointments.
  
• Prepare, draft, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
  
• Maintain and update legal files, records, and databases with high confidentiality.
  
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders as required.
  
• Handle travel arrangements, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
  
• Support legal team members with ad-hoc tasks as needed.
  

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 8 years of proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal PA, or Secretary within a Legal Department.
  
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and procedures.
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
  
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  
• Immediate availability and willingness to work in Abu Dhabi.