Legal Executive Assistant
Gibson Dunn · Abu Dhabi
On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeMid LevelOperations & Administration
Posted 3 hours ago3h agoApply link checked 2 hours ago
Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Abu Dhabi · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 3 hours ago · apply link checked 2 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Diary management for all attorneys
- Document production, formatting and track changes across multiple versions
- Arrange meetings, lunches and dinners and follow up with confirmations
- Complex travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, visas and transfers
- Handle telephone queries and relay messages accurately
- Photocopying, printing, binding, scanning and filing of documents
- Support the billing process, timesheet entry and expense claims
- Assist with opening new client files and obtaining KYC documentation
- Input client development events into InterAction
- Provide secretarial support to other partners when their assistant is absent
Requirements
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English, both verbal and written
- Complete discretion with sensitive information
- Knowledge of administrative procedures
- Willingness to work overtime when required
- Minimum five years' experience in a major UK or US law firm
Preferred Qualifications
- Arabic language skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, iManage, Expert Time, Emburse and InterAction
About the Company
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
What we look for
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English, both verbal and written
- Complete discretion with sensitive information
- Knowledge of administrative procedures
- Willingness to work overtime when required
- Minimum five years' experience in a major UK or US law firm
- Arabic language skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, iManage, Expert Time, Emburse and InterAction
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