Walkers, a leading international law and professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Dubai office on a full-time, on-site basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality legal secretarial support to lawyers across various jurisdictions, including Cayman Islands, ADGM, DIFC, and BVI.

Walkers offers legal and fiduciary services globally and values diversity, professionalism, and excellence. The role requires working under pressure while managing legal documents, client communications, and administrative duties in line with the firm’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general secretarial support including document preparation, editing, storage, and comparison

• Answer and manage phone calls professionally

• Schedule meetings, manage diaries, and organize travel if needed

• Handle file opening, closing, archiving, and ensure compliance with KYC requirements

• Maintain and update contact databases and client information

• Draft legal documents (e.g., resolutions, opinions, liquidation paperwork)

• Prepare closing bibles and complete internal and external legal filings

• Support lawyers in billing and collection systems, including drafting narratives

• Assist in business development tasks in coordination with the marketing team

• Manage client correspondence and accurate recordkeeping

• Liaise with clients per lawyer instructions and firm policy

• Support firm initiatives and participate in special projects as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of secretarial experience, preferably in legal or professional services

• Recognized secretarial qualification or equivalent relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory

• Familiarity with Cayman Islands corporate law is a plus

IT Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook

• Experience with legal tools like Deltaview, Adobe Acrobat, InterAction, and billing platforms is a plus

• Ability to navigate the internet for legal research

About Walkers:
Walkers advises on the laws of Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, and Jersey, serving global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants, and fund managers. With a presence across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, Walkers is committed to an inclusive, empowering, and diverse work environment.