Legal Secretary

We are currently seeking a Legal Secretary for an International Law firm in Doha.

We are looking for someone who has a minimum 5 years experience working within a law office.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate legal secretary. You will play a pivotal role in keeping our office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings to maintaining complete and accurate files. You'll build collaborative working relationships with our lawyers—and earn clients' trust.

**Objectives of this Role**:

- Ensure the smooth running of the office

- Support one or multiple attorneys to help them optimize their time

- Track deadlines to ensure documents are filed in a timely manner

- Represent the company well when dealing with clients and officials

- Maintain confidentiality at all times

**Daily and Monthly Responsibilities**:

- Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent

- Perform secretarial duties, including maintaining lawyers' calendars, scheduling appointments, making copies, and compiling complex documentation

- Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts

- Perform legal and background research when requested

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Experience working in a relevant, fast-paced legal environment

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

- A typing speed of approx. 50-80 words per minute—with a high degree of accuracy

- Excellent attention to detail

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (or other requisite word processing software)

- Strong organizational skills

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree or Legal Secretary Certificate

- Knowledge of online court filing systems

- Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously

- Experience using dictation and transcription software