Legal Personal Assistant - Senior Partner

About the role

A top law firm in Dubai is looking for an experienced legal support professional to become a Legal Personal Assistant supporting its Senior Partner. The role covers a broad range of responsibilities and ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Partner's practice. Profiles from the region or the UK market are welcome.

Key responsibilities

• Manage billing and timekeeping processes for the Partner's practice
• Prepare and circulate meeting minutes
• Handle client correspondence with professionalism and discretion
• Manage a busy and often complex diary
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
• Delegate tasks to the wider practice team as required
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support

Required profile

• Ideally 5+ years of experience as a PA/EA or Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential client matters
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and adopt a polished, client-facing manner
• Arabic and French are an advantage

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of billing and timekeeping systems
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills