Administrative Assistant

Job description

Charterhouse are currently working with a leading Global Law firm based in Dubai who is looking to hire a pro-active and results driven Administrator to support their professional team with Administrative tasks. Due to the demands of the position, it is essential that the candidate has either legal, financial or professional services industry experience.

About the role
This role will require the Admin Assistant to complete administrative tasks set out by the practice to assist team members, such as legal executives and partners within the Abu Dhabi Office. This role will provide efficient administrative, organisational and document support to all practice areas within the firm.

In addition, the role’s responsibilities will include, but are not subject to, managing front of house and welcoming clients into the business, taking inbound and making outbound calls taking messages and answering queries. The Admin Assistant will also be responsible for arranging meetings, conferences and training sessions, organising travel and accommodation arrangements. This position will also assist the legal secretary with diary management, document control, and assisting with the billings process.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is already working in an Administrative role but is seeking a challenging role where they can acquire new skills, as well as gaining professional growth.

About you
To be considered for this role, the suitable candidate will have a minimum of 2 years administrative, ideally already be living in Abu Dhabi. It is essential that the applicant has experience working within professional services, financial services or other corporate working environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, preferably with western qualifications. UAE work experience will be an advantage for this role. In character, the successful candidate should be positive and proactive with a friendly approach, a strong team player yet self-sufficient and the ability to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.