Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-10-26 Ref. JB1342995

Legal Secretary
Manpower Professional / Clarendon Parker Middle East

Our client is an International law firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to providing a wide range of secretarial, administrative and legal office procedures on an assigned or a floating basis for multiple lawyers and legal staff members. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to- Answer and screen a high volume of incoming telephone calls Answer and direct complex inquiries to appropriate staff member or lawyerlegal staff keeping information confidential when necessary Serves as a liaison between administrative departments and lawyerlegal staff in the Firm Opens, reviews and sorts according to priority all incoming correspondence Heavy typing, transcribing of dictation, drafting and editing of text from rough drafts Transcribe and distribute minutes of the meeting Compose draft of letters, memos, proofread and faxes as well as editing all documentation Copies and distribute routine, as well as confidential memos, letters, faxes and various legal documents.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in any relevant field with a strong background in Banking, Finance or Legal industry preferably in an International Law firm and experience in audio typing is a plus. Dynamic, flexible, and proactive and can work independently in a fast-pace environment and ability to perform duties of a responsible and confidential nature is the must. Excellent communication skill in English and computer literacy are essential

Company Profile

Manpower, Inc. was first established in Wisconsin in 1948 and has grown to become a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Manpower has 4, 500 offices worldwide in 80 countries and territories and put over a million people into work every day. We offer clients a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.