Junior Legal Secretary

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. #LegalSecretary #JuniorLegalSecretary #LegalAssistant #LegalSupport #LegalAdministration #LawFirmJobs #InternationalLawFirm #DubaiJobs #DubaiCareers #LegalCareers #LegalRecruitment #LegalOperations #AdministrativeSupport #ProfessionalServices #HiringNow #UAEJobs #LegalProfessionals #OfficeSupport #LegalPA #CareerOpportunity

• 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.