Legal Assistant to Managing Partner

About the Firm

We are pleased to be assisting a well-known US law firm as they search for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Abu Dhabi office. The firm is recognised globally for its work across the Middle East, with a multi-cultural, highly regarded team of lawyers operating up to Senior Partner level and liaising closely with offices across the region and worldwide.

The Role

This is a newly available position supporting the Managing Partner and the Corporate team, with a strong focus on complex billing. The firm is looking to move quickly on this hire to support the needs of the team, so early applications are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Matter management, from engagement letters and due diligence through to close;
• Complex monthly timesheet and billing processes;
• Attending to invoices and expense reimbursements;
• Document preparation, editing, and management;
• Liaising with clients and third parties to update matter information, arrange document transfer and signature, and field general enquiries;
• Calendar, telephone and meeting management;
• Arranging travel and preparation of travel documents;
• Collaborating with the wider administration, operations and facilities team to ensure seamless admin support and to facilitate meetings and events;
• General office support including mail and print room duties;
• Ad hoc office, business development and practice projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Legal Assistant/PA role, ideally supporting senior level professionals in a global practice;
• Experience handling complex billing processes is highly advantageous;
• Excellent organisation skills and demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines;
• Strong communication skills with a history of working in a multi-cultural team and with contacts across several time zones;
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to senior level proficiency in legal matter and billing software;
• A proactive and flexible approach, willing to step into a leadership role for admin processes as well as work collaboratively with colleagues.

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to support a Managing Partner and Corporate team within a globally recognised US law firm, working alongside a talented and multi-cultural team in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. The firm offers genuine scope for professional growth within an international platform.

Apply now. Due to the volume of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted directly.

About Barratt Galvin

Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on the Middle East legal market. Laura Barratt, 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.