Legal Secretary at Gibson Dunn Crutcher UK LLP

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diary Management, Document Production, Travel Coordination, Billing Process, Timesheet Entry, KYC Documentation, Microsoft Office, iManage 10, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, InterAction, English Fluency, Arabic Fluency, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Professionalism

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. We are looking for a Legal Secretary to provide assistance and secretarial support to Partners, Associates and Staff. This role reports to the Director of Administration and Operations Manager. Responsibilities include: Extensive and accurate diary management for all attorneys Document production, including heavy amendments and formatting, track changes (if applicable) and working in multiple versions of documents Arrange meetings, lunches and dinners and follow up with confirmations Complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and transfers Handle telephone queries and relay relevant messages accurately Photocopying, printing, binding, scanning and filing of original and electronic documents Involvement in the billing process; including distribution of prebills, liaising with the partner and accounts department to finalise bills and send to clients in a timely manner Timesheet entry for attorneys using Expert Time Preparation of expense claims, invoice requests and petty cash reports Assist with the opening of new client files and new matters, including obtaining the necessary KYC documentation for every client Input client development events and meetings into InterAction Coordinate with the secretary team to handle the main reception switchboard, welcome visitors and prepare meeting rooms Provide additional secretarial support for other partners/attorneys as required due to their secretary being absent Apart from the duties summarised herein, we retain the right to include other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work. Qualifications: Ability to prioritise and multi-task Ability to use own initiative, working independently and as a team member Proactive attitude with a good work ethic Excellent communication and organisational skills Friendly and approachable manner Fluent in English & Arabic, both verbal and written Complete discretion and professionalism Willingness to build and improve secretarial skills Knowledge of administrative procedures Willingness to work overtime when required Able to work to tight deadlines Experience: Experience working with Microsoft Windows 10 Experience working with Microsoft Office Professional 2018 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Templates and numbering tools for Word Adobe Acrobat DC Pro iManage 10 (document management system) Expert Time (time recording) Chrome River (expenses and invoices) Workshare Professional (comparisons and metadata stripping InterAction (contact management database used by partners/secretaries) Minimum five years’ current experience working in a major UK or US law firm Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. ______ For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com. Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible. ______ Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive secretarial support to partners and associates, including complex diary and travel management. Handle document production, billing processes, and administrative tasks such as KYC documentation and reception duties.