Legal Secretary - Riyadh

The Role
An exciting opportunity to be part of a prestigious international law firm’s growing Riyadh office — we are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level support across multiple practice groups. The successful candidate will: 1. Manage a full range of secretarial and administrative support for partners and associates. 2. Draft, format, and finalise correspondence, engagement letters, billing letters, and simple legal documents. 3. Coordinate matter management from file opening through to closure/archival, ensuring compliance with firm policies. 4. Organise diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements, including visas and itineraries. 5. Assist with billing processes, timesheet management, and expense claims. 6. Provide support with business development activities, including pitches, CV updates, and client reporting. 7. Maintain accurate filing systems (electronic and hard copy) and manage email correspondence efficiently. 8. Contribute to the smooth running of the office, including reception duties to greet clients and visitors when needed.

Requirements
1. Minimum of three years’ experience as a Legal Secretary in an international law firm. 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. 3. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure. 5. Attention to detail and proven ability to deliver accurate work to deadlines. 6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalSecretary #LegalPA #LegalSupport #RiyadhJobs #KSAJobs #LawFirmCareers #MiddleEastLegal

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.