Legal Secretary – Korea Group

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.

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