Legal Secretary - Corporate & Commercial

Job description / Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Doha office of this international law firm.

* Supporting the Corporate Commercial team
* International Law Firm
* Modern offices in the heart of Doha

The Opportunity:

Our client is a prestigious international law firm with multiple offices throughout the Middle East. Headquartered in the UK, this firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Doha office to support the Corporate Commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity, available due to the expansion of the team.

The Responsibilities:
* Diary management and arranging meetings for the team
* Coordinating seminars and client events
* Digital dictation, copy typing and general document amendments
* Organizing travel arrangements and itineraries
* Inbox management and email correspondence
* Amending and proofreading legal documents
* Filing and maintaining electronic and paper records
* Timesheet entry and monthly billing
* Liaising with clients via email, telephone and face-to-face;
* Formatting documents in house-style
* Preparing PowerPoint presentations
* Filing, photocopying and other ad-hoc administration tasks;
* Maintaining client information using InterAction

The Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced legal environment and be able to provide top-notch administrative support.
* Proven experience as a Legal Secretary in an international law firm is preferred
* Experience within a local law firm or professional services also considered
* Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software

This firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with a team of talented legal professionals.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you.

Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.

Barratt Galvin is an Australian-based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally.

Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.

Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top-tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support.

As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focused on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.

Salary:
QAR 16,000 to 19,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.