The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will need effective time management and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to be detail-oriented.
Responsibilities
Taking and transcribing oral dictation of notes, memos, and legal documents.
Receiving queries from clients and distributing them to relevant lawyers, liaising with clients.
Preparing trial bundles and documents for court hearings.
Preparing and drafting engagement letters.
Updating and maintaining client contact database.
Arranging departmental meetings and events.
Providing administration support to partners, managers, and associates.
Document typing, analysis, proofing, amending (including track changes), and formatting documents as required.
Creating and amending documents, managing correspondence and emails.
Opening new files on the system and preparation of client forms.
Scheduling meetings, taking calls from clients, making travel arrangements, billing, filing, and light reception duties.
Managing the Managing Partner's PA work.
Scheduling meetings and conferences.
Drafting documents including legal correspondence, documents, and reports.
Requirements
Advanced Microsoft Office (formatting, track changes, mail merge), Excel (pivot tables and formulas), and PowerPoint.
Proven ability and experience in preparing legal documentation.
Experience working within a team but equally comfortable working alone.
Organized and efficient, able to work to tight deadlines.
First-class bachelor's degree, preferably in Law.
Fluent business-level written and spoken English; Arabic communication skills.
A professional services employment background in a legal environment.