Job Description

Job Title Legal Secretary

Description

Amara and Partners is a full-service law firm situated in Abu Dhabi, constituting an experienced team of advocates and legal consultants. The firm was established in 2019 and consolidates decades of local and regional legal experience. We aim to support our clients from personal claims to international disputes by empowering them with our wide array of commercially minded and cost-effective legal services. Together with our regional expertise, our clients will have the ability to navigate seamlessly through their commercial endeavors, while anticipating their risks and liabilities, and sustaining their growth. We offer a full range of legal services and specialize in Construction and Engineering, Banking and Finance, Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate, Commercial Compliance, Media, Oil and Gas, Maritime, Pension and Space, and Aerospace. Amara & Partners is committed to being a responsible and sustainable business, which in turn explains our resolve to ensure a reduction in the impact we have on our environment. Similarly, we strive to always give back to our community by taking on Pro-Bono cases that enable those who can sometimes not get access to legal assistance, the skills and expertise they need. Apply Today! The candidate for this position will be successful if they can execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals, and other firm members with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time management and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail-oriented. Responsibilities for Legal Secretary

• Transcribe and proofread legal documents
• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
• Process third party and vendor invoices
• Arrange travel arrangements for attorneys
• File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents promptly
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate
• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders

Skills Qualifications for Legal Secretary

• 5+ years' experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
• Fluent in both Arabic & English
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems
• Ability to type with a speed of at least 50 wpm with high accuracy in both Arabic and English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills

Only candidates with legal experience will be shortlisted. Job Type: Full-time Salary: AED3,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

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