Legal jobs in Dubai

The Role

About the Firm

Our client is a leading US law firm with a strong and growing presence across the Middle East. With a global team of over 1,400 lawyers, the firm operates across major commercial centres spanning the US, UK, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Dubai office forms part of an ambitious and expanding regional platform, and is home to a collaborative, high-performing team known for its commercial focus and commitment to client service.

The Role

This is a permanent Junior PA position based in Dubai, sitting within the Legal Support team and reporting to the Office Manager. The role offers an excellent entry point into a prestigious international law firm environment, with broad exposure across a range of administrative and support functions.

The firm operates a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to fee earners across a range of tasks
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications across email, phone, and courier
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical records, filing, and archiving
• Supporting billing processes including pre-bill and final bill preparation, expense submissions, and disbursement processing
• Preparing internal transfer forms for client money transfers and setting up DocuSign as required
• Maintaining accurate client contact details and recording billing instructions
• Tracking BD activities and ensuring accurate recording
• Providing support at firm events
• Arranging travel including flights, hotels, and visa coordination
• Managing CLPD bookings and annual filing
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• The firm is looking for a motivated and organised individual who is eager to build a career in legal support within an international law firm environment.
• Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Reliable, responsible, and proactive in anticipating and resolving issues before they arise
• Prior experience in an administrative or support role is desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is beneficial

Why Apply

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to take their first or next step in legal support at a well-regarded international firm with an established and growing Middle East presence. You will work as part of a close-knit professional team in Dubai, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of legal support functions. The firm takes a genuinely supportive approach to the development of its business services staff and is committed to making this a role where the right candidate can grow.

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 Lawyers, 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.

About the company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

Lawyer
Paralegal
Legal Secretary
EA/PA
HR
Administration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.