Executive Legal Secretary

About the role

The boutique UAE national law firm specializes in dispute resolution, arbitration, litigation and expert opinion work. The Executive Legal Secretary will work closely with senior lawyers, providing high‑quality legal and client‑facing support.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and type emails, letters, legal memorandums, opinions, expert reports, assessment reports and submissions in English.
• Proofread and edit all drafted documents.
• Collate, organise and file supporting documents for each submission.
• Print and maintain accurate records of all correspondence and reports.
• Assist the team in preparing timesheets for billing purposes.
• Maintain and manage diary dates, deadlines and scheduling.

Required profile

• 7‑8 years experience as a legal secretary in a reputable law firm, with at least 2‑3 years in the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree (law or English language advantageous but not mandatory).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, especially legal terminology.
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Self‑starter able to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Typing speed of at least 100 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.