Legal Secretary Jobs in Dubai represent one of the most stable and prestigious administrative career pathways in the UAE’s thriving international legal sector. A premier global law firm headquartered in Dubai is recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary with compensation between AED 15,000 and AED 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances, offering direct exposure to corporate dispute resolution, cross-border M&A transactions, and arbitration chambers.
⚡ Quick Job Snapshot: Dubai Legal Secretary
| Job Title: | Legal Secretary – International Corporate & Dispute Resolution Practice |
| Recruitment Agency: | JEX Personnel (Executive Search) |
| Location: | Dubai, UAE (DIFC / Downtown Financial District) |
| Reference Code: | GT-630984 |
| Salary Range: | AED 15,000 – AED 20,000 / month ($4,080 – $5,450 USD tax-free) |
| Working Hours: | Full-time (40–45 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM) |
| Benefits: | Full UAE residency visa, private medical insurance, annual flight ticket, DIFC statutory gratuity scheme |
1. Role Profile & Workplace Context
Dubai’s legal services market—anchored by both civil law courts and common law jurisdictions like the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC Courts) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)—demands meticulous secretarial precision. The appointed candidate will support Senior Partners and Associates handling heavy case dockets across commercial litigation, arbitration (DIAC/ICC), banking, and real estate finance.
2. Core Responsibilities
- Legal Document Production & Formatting: Draft, format, and proofread complex legal pleadings, witness statements, arbitration submissions, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and transaction bibles following exact House Style guidelines.
- Court & Arbitration Filings: Coordinate electronic filing and case docketing across UAE Ministry of Justice e-courts, Dubai Courts portal, and DIFC e-Registry.
- Billing & Time Recording: Oversee monthly fee earner billing cycles using legal enterprise practice management software (e.g., Aderant, Elite 3E), recording billable hours, disbursements, and liaising with client finance teams.
- Client Liaison & Diary Management: Manage high-level partner calendars, organize cross-border witness depositions, coordinate international client travel, and prepare meeting briefing packs.
- File Lifecycle & Compliance: Execute Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding verifications for new corporate clients in accordance with UAE legal regulatory standards.
3. Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 to 6 years of direct experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a reputable Magic Circle, Silver Circle, US, or regional law firm.
- Technical Skills: Advanced mastery of Microsoft Word (styles, tables of authorities, track changes), PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and legal timekeeping systems.
- Language Proficiency: Flawless written and spoken English is mandatory; bilingual Arabic proficiency is a substantial differentiator.
- Typing Speed: Minimum 65+ words per minute with 98%+ accuracy.
4. Working Hours & Employment Terms
- Hours: Standard corporate hours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with flexibility during urgent deal closings or court trial deadlines.
- Jurisdiction: DIFC Employment Law or UAE Labour Law depending on the firm’s licensing entity, guaranteeing 30 working days of annual leave and statutory workplace savings (DEWS scheme).
5. How to Apply
- Submit your updated CV via the GulfTalent listing quoting Reference
GT-630984: GulfTalent Legal Secretary Application Link. - Include a concise cover note summarizing your legal practice area exposure (e.g. Litigation vs. Corporate M&A) and practice management tools used.