Legal Secretary – Administrative Support for Lawyers

About the role

The firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high‑level administrative support to its lawyers in Abu Dhabi. You will handle document preparation, calendar management, and client billing while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, transcribe, format, edit, and manage legal documents and related graphics.
• Assist lawyers with processing, amending, proofreading documents and support courtroom procedures when required.
• Maintain lawyers’ calendars, schedule meetings, teleconferences, and arrange travel.
• Handle billing tasks, including invoice preparation, expense reimbursement, and tracking client payments.
• Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails for the legal team.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of secretarial experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong time‑management, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, senior executives, and support teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with legal technology such as document management systems, transcription software, and dictaphones.
• Accurate typing and data entry skills.