Temporary Legal Secretary

About the role

This temporary position supports an international law firm in Abu Dhabi. The role combines reception duties with back‑office legal secretarial support, covering partners and fee earners on an interim basis.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the reception area and answer telephone enquiries.
• Organise meetings, lunches, conference calls and international travel arrangements for partners and fee earners.
• Assist in planning marketing events, collating bills, drafting narratives and covering letters.
• Record partner and fee earner time, process expense claims and maintain firm contacts.
• Provide proactive diary management and email administration, including filing, printing and distribution.
• Support department and practice research tasks.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, photocopying and other ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Abu Dhabi, Sunday‑Thursday 9 AM‑6 PM.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic or other languages a plus.
• Experience in a professional services environment, preferably within a law firm.
• Immediate availability and holding a relative’s visa preferred.

Required skills