Legal Assistant

Job description / Role

Legal Assistant
Location: Abu Dhabi

About the Firm
A globally recognised, market-leading law firm with a well-established presence across the Middle East, this firm combines international reach with deep regional expertise. Supporting multinational corporates, financial institutions and government entities, the firm is known for its high-performing culture, collaborative environment and commitment to operational excellence.

The Role
This position will provide comprehensive support to senior fee earners within a busy Abu Dhabi practice. The role demands strong organisational capability, proactive diary and matter management, and close liaison with clients and internal stakeholders. You will operate in a fast-paced, professional environment where accuracy, discretion and initiative are highly valued.

Candidate Requirements
* Fluent in English and Arabic
* Fast, accurate typing skills with the ability to manage large documents efficiently
* Experience with digital dictation
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and InterAction
* Strong diary management and travel coordination experience
* Exposure to billing processes, drafting narratives and client correspondence
* Experience supporting matter management including file opening/closing and WIP updates
* High level of attention to detail

* Ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines
* Professional and confident telephone manner
* Proactive, adaptable and calm under pressure
* Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Why Apply
* Join a globally integrated law firm with a strong Abu Dhabi platform
* Exposure to high-profile regional and international matters
* Competitive, tax-free salary package
* Stable, well-resourced and collaborative working environment
* Clear career development pathways within a global organisation

About Barratt Galvin
Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on the Middle East legal market. Our founder has been recruiting across the region since 2007, bringing close to two decades of expertise and long-standing relationships with law firms throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah and Doha.

We partner with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing and HR professionals. We are recognised for our strength in Middle East law firm recruitment and regularly advise on private practice opportunities and broader international law firm business services recruitment across the GCC.

With strong Australian market connections, we support both regional career progression and international relocation.

Barratt Galvin delivers specialist insight, discretion and access to exclusive opportunities across the Middle East legal sector.

Salary:
AED 18,000 to 22,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

LawyerParalegalLegal SecretaryEA/PAHRAdministration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.