Legal Secretary | Abu Dhabi

The Opportunity:

We're pleased to be assisting a well-known US law firm as they search for an experienced Legal PA to join the Abu Dhabi office.

This role will support a dedicated, multi-cultural, and high regarded team of lawyers up to Senior Partner level and liaise with offices across the region and globe. In this role, your day to day tasks will include:

1. Matter management, from engagement letters and due diligence, through to close;
2. Attending to monthly timesheet and billing processes;
3. Attending to invoices and expense reimbursements;
4. Document preparation, editing, and management;
5. Liaising with clients and third parties to update matter information, arrange for document transfer and signature, and field general enquiries;
6. Calendar, telephone and meeting management;
7. Arranging travel and preparation of travel documents;
8. Collaborate with the wider administration, operations and facilities team to ensure seamless admin support and to facilitate meetings and events;
9. General office support including attending to the mail, print room duties;
10. Ad hoc office, business development and practice projects.

Candidate Profile:

1. Proven experience in a Legal Support role, assisting senior level professionals in a global practice;
2. Excellent organisation skills and demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines;
3. Strong communication with a history of working in a multi-cultural team and contacts located across several timezones;
4. Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate to senior level proficiency using legal matter and billing software;
5. A proactive and flexible approach, willing to step into a leadership role for admin processes as well as work collaboratively with colleagues.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you. Apply via the link below.