Summary
Al Tamimi & Company is seeking a Legal Secretary to support lawyers in its Korea Group in Dubai. The role includes preparing and proofreading legal documents, handling Korean–English translation, coordinating schedules and client communications, maintaining files, and assisting with research and billing. A bachelor’s degree and fluency in written and spoken Korean and English are essential; Arabic is an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcome, while prior secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services company is preferred.
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Job Description
Role: Legal Secretary – Korea Group
Reporting Line: Head of Korea Group, Legal Director and Team Leader
Requirements:
- Fluent written and spoken Korean and English (essential); Arabic is an advantage
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Fresh graduates are welcome; previous secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services company is preferred
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
- Experience with legal technology (document management systems, transcription software, etc.) is an advantage
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Korean and English
- Ability to communicate professionally with Korean-speaking clients, lawyers and colleagues
- Strong Korean–English translation skills, particularly for legal and business documents
- Ability to work with a team of lawyers and other colleagues
- Outstanding time-management and accurate typing skills
- Capability to effectively prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with clients and senior executives
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanour
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to one or more lawyers within the Korea Group
- Receive, screen, direct and prioritise incoming calls, emails and client enquiries in Korean and English, ensuring timely and professional follow-up
- Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and, where needed, graphics
- Assist lawyers with drafting, formatting, amending and proofreading legal documents, including letters, memoranda, reports, MOUs and POAs
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of court documents, hearing bundles, indexes and other legal materials where required
- Provide Korean–English translation support for legal correspondence, documents, articles and client communications
- Assist with legal research and maintain the Group's database of laws, regulations, judgments and precedents
- Liaise with Marketing on legal articles, publications and client alerts, including Korean–English translation where required
- Participate in the billing process by preparing invoices and reimbursable expenses, tracking client payments and coordinating billing queries with Finance
- Maintain lawyers' calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences and teleconferences, and arranging travel
- File, organise, scan, copy and maintain legal documents and client files promptly and accurately
- Coordinate with lawyers, clients and internal business support teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Korea Group
- Adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements
Relationships:
- Head of Korea Group and Legal Director
- Lawyers
- Team Leader
- Korean-speaking clients
- Business Support Teams
- Secretaries
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
- Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential, and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
- We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession, and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
- Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.
Company Industry
Legal
Skills Description
Fluent Korean and English-speaking graduate with strong administrative and organisational skills. Proficient in MS Office, legal document formatting, translation (Korean-English), calendar and inbox management, client communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced professional environment. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, and the ability to support lawyers with legal documentation, research, billing, and day-to-day operations.