9 Judicial Support jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Role

A leading US law firm with a strong presence across the Middle East is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its growing Abu Dhabi office. This opportunity has arisen due to the continued expansion of the firm’s regional team and offers the chance to support high-calibre lawyers on complex, international matters.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of lawyers and paralegals.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format a wide range of legal documents, correspondence, and presentations to a consistently high standard.
• Manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and handle client communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with monthly billing processes, including time entry, pre-bill edits, and expense submissions.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring compliance with firm policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the coordination of office projects and departmental initiatives as required.

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within an international or regional law firm environment.
• Technically strong and resilient, with a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Proven experience managing monthly billing processes is essential.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• A team player who takes ownership and consistently demonstrates professionalism and client care.

• GCSE / O-Level or Secretarial Diploma (ILEX) equivalent.
• Legal secretarial or administrative experience within an international law firm will be highly regarded.

Note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Overview

InZone Corporate Services Provider | Full time

Legal Administrative Assistant — Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/12/2025

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents (e.g., contracts, Wills, Power of Attorney, resolutions, and correspondence).
• Manage filing systems, both digital and physical, ensuring easy access to legal records and compliance with company standards.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and appointments while coordinating with clients, courts, and external parties.
• Assist in preparing documents for notarization, attestation, or legalization with relevant authorities.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather necessary information to support case preparation or client requests.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and professional communication.
• Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and monitor case progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors/service providers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive legal and client information.

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a legal administrative or legal assistant role.
• Previous experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of legal documentation, processes, and office administration.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal documentation software/tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Professional and discreet with sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proven experience as Administrative Assistant.
• Solid understanding of documentation and administrative processes.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.

Our client, a leading international law firm renowned for its top-tier work across banking, corporate, international capital markets, and litigation , to name a few, is seeking a highly capable and proactive Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) to join their Abu Dhabi office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious global legal brand, supporting a team of high-performing lawyers — up to Partner level — across a diverse range of international matters.

Administrative & Diary Management

• Maintain complex calendars and coordinate schedules for busy legal teams

• Arrange internal/external meetings and ensure all prep work and materials are ready

• Handle calls and inboxes professionally, using initiative to delegate or escalate where needed

• Organise domestic and international travel in line with the firm’s travel policy

Document Production & Meeting Support

• Type and format legal documents, correspondence, reports and presentations

• Proofread and ensure all documents meet the firm’s high standards

• Organise and prepare meeting papers and agendas

• Take minutes, track actions and follow up post-meeting

Matter Management

• Oversee matter inception and client-care documentation

• Coordinate virtual file setups, document storage and matter closures

• Track deadlines, manage timelines and support deal completions

Finance Support

• Assist with timekeeping, billing, expense claims and credit card reconciliations

• Edit time narratives and coordinate closely with Revenue Controllers

• Manage invoicing processes from start to finish

Business Development

• Support preparation of client pitches and research

• Coordinate client events and post-event follow-ups

• Build relationships with clients’ support staff and keep contact notes up to date

• 2+ years’ experience in legal support, ideally within an international or regional law firm

• First-class administrative, organisational and IT skills

• Calm under pressure, capable of prioritising and managing multiple deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication

• Discreet, trustworthy and professional with high levels of confidentiality

• Flexible, proactive and team-oriented mindset

• Client-focused with a polished, service-driven approach

• Willing to adapt and evolve within a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment

If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

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Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Research Field Juridical sciences

Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline 1 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract Permanent

Job Status Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for tenure-track/tenured open-rank faculty appointments in Legal Studies. The positions are in principle available from August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We will consider applicants from legal scholars with an active research agenda in all areas of law. We are especially interested in those whose research and teaching include international and comparative dimensions, as well as private law.

The program in Legal Studies was established as an interdisciplinary program at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2018. It is situated within the Social Sciences and the Arts and Humanities. The Program offers teaching towards the BA with a major or a minor in Legal Studies. The Program teaches courses mainly in the common law, but provides many opportunities to study civil law.

The major in legal studies provides for the academic study of the law in the context of a liberal arts education. We approach questions of legal doctrine against the background of broader questions of human experience. What is justice? What is Law? How is it organized? Who and what constitutes the arbiter of justice? What are the effects of historical, cultural, religious, and national settings on law and justice? What are the legal issues raised by global concerns such as those about the environment, technology, and trade? Our students combine the study of law with the study of the core curriculum but also with many optional courses they take in the humanities and the social sciences.

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree in law or cognate fields (which includes a Juris Doctor taken in the United States and other jurisdictions that follow that model of legal education), and they must have – or have the potential to develop – a strong record of scholarship. Applicants for the Associate Professor or the Professor title, must have an established and internationally recognized record of research publications. A clear commitment to undergraduate teaching is also essential.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• CV
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Recent Teaching Evaluations (if available)
• Statement of Research Plans
• Up to 5 representative publications or other writing samples
• Names and contact information of 3 references for recommendation letters to be solicited at a later stage of the search process. Do not include the letters in the uploaded documents. Senior candidates may choose to delay submitting referee details until shortlisted.

We will review applications beginning December 2, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews at our campus at NYU Abu Dhabi. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year , subject to budget approval.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.