Junior Legal Secretary

Client of MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

Employer Active

Posted 1 hr ago

Experience

1 - 3 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(Law)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Our client, a well-established international law firm, is seeking to recruit a Junior Legal Secretary to join their Dubai office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented legal support professional with 1 3 years of experience to develop their career within a prestigious, fast-paced international legal environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to lawyers across the firm's practice groups, ensuring the efficient management of legal documentation, client communications, scheduling, and day-to-day office operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers and legal teams.
  • Prepare, format, amend, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and arrange conference calls across multiple time zones.
  • Handle travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visa requirements, and expense claims.
  • Maintain and organize electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with firm policies.
  • Assist with document production, document execution processes, and client onboarding procedures.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, external counsel, courts, and service providers.
  • Support billing and time-entry processes, including the preparation of invoices and expense reports.
  • Monitor deadlines and assist with workflow management to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Perform general administrative duties and provide additional support as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Junior Legal Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar role within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Previous experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Exposure to legal document management systems such as iManage, Aderant, Intapp, and other similar apps would be advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Professional, proactive, and service-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Experience within an international law firm would be highly desirable.
  • Candidates must currently be based in Dubai or elsewhere within the UAE and willing to relocate.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Junior Legal Secretary

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