Legal Secretary

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Secretary to support the legal department. The role involves handling administrative and financial tasks, coordinating travel and client documentation, and assisting lawyers with file management.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up on monthly expense reports and reimbursement requests for the department head.
• Arrange reservations for restaurants, hotels, flights, car rentals and other travel logistics.
• Process ad‑hoc bills and payments as required.
• Obtain anti‑money‑laundering (AML) documents and open client files.
• Assist in managing, tracking and filing lawyers’ CLPD courses.
• Maintain and update the department’s contact list.
• Prepare and monitor payment requests.
• Support fee earners in managing case files and instructions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the team of lawyers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least one year of work experience in the UAE, preferably within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills