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Administrative Assistant / Secretary

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
—
In brief

An Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Administrative Assistant / Secretary earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Administrative Assistant / Secretary. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,000
75th percentile
26,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
  • 02Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • 03Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
  • 04Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
  • 05Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
  • 06Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
  • 07Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
  • 08Receive and place telephone calls.
  • 09Schedule and make appointments.
  • 10Draft and type office memos.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's Degree

Required skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Preferred skills

Service OrientationTime Management

Tools & technologies

A1-LawAbacusNext HotDocsAccounting softwareAderant CompuLawAdobe AcrobatADP Workforce NowAmortization calculation softwareAppointment scheduling softwareBilling softwareCase management softwareChrome River ExpenseDatabase softwareDesktop publishing softwareDropboxElectronic adjudication management systems EAMElectronic diary software

Hiring companies we see

  • Center for National Health Insurance (CNHI)
  • Euro Group Engineering Consultancy

Hired across

  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does an Administrative Assistant / Secretary do in the GCC?

    An Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the GCC performs core duties related to Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an Administrative Assistant / Secretary?

    Typically a Bachelor's Degree is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for an Administrative Assistant / Secretary role?

    Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as an Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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