Legal Executive Secretary

• Handling all correspondences on behalf of the direct manager, ensuring approvals, and assigned tasks are in place.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Accurately transcribe legal proceedings, interviews, and dictations.
• Utilize legal software and databases for case management and research.
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance in all tasks, including confidentiality and legal regulations.
• Translating and emailing Arabic correspondences to the direct manager, also assisting the legal team and other departments with typing Arabic/English letters and contracts, and archiving copies.
• Executing Oracle requirements for the Legal Department, including annual and rejoin reports, sick leaves, and encashments.
• Managing stock control of stationery and IT requirements for the Legal Department. Maintaining soft filing for Legal Department correspondence and archiving in relevant repositories.
• Assigning correspondence reference indexing for outgoing correspondence and archiving copies under relevant repositories.
• Managing Outlook (Calendar) and zoom meeting invitations, retaining courier account statements, and sending them to designate top management.
• Arranging ticket and hotel bookings upon instructions from the manager or top management.
• Liaising with the Transport Department for pick-up instructions. Managing business cards workflow and retaining them.
• Distributing VIP/normal giveaways according to approved distribution lists.
• Handling NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) and updating the "List of Suppliers" as per signed NDAs.
• Ensuring all files and supplier lists are updated and accessible to top management.
• Acting as a replacement for the Chairman's office manager during their absence.
• Processing top management correspondences with strict confidentiality.
• Managing travel services, including air tickets, travel insurance, hotel arrangements, and more.
• Handling various administrative tasks, filing, and correspondence.
• Executing Oracle-based services like travel requests, leave requests, purchase requisitions, etc.
• Ethical liaison with other department heads.
• Taking responsibility for managers' expense reports.
• Participating in cross-training as required.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key constituents to ensure adherence to company policies.
• Complying with Health, Safety, and Environment regulations.
• Executing top management instructions when directed.

• Education: University graduate in Administration or any relevant field (required)
• Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of executive administrative duties, advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Oracle user, skilled in filing workflow and document control, performing a wide range of administrative and coordination tasks and supporting Senior Management and legal teams
• Language: Bilingual (Arabic & English)
• Should have worked on Salah Al Jassem Software/Application.
• Understanding of Kuwait corporate legal compliance
• Knowledge of legal framework governing business operations in Kuwait.

• Ability to efficiently manage schedules, appointments, and tasks to ensure smooth operations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with executives, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and thoroughness in handling documents, correspondence, and tasks.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Aptitude to identify challenges and find practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Oracle other relevant tools.
• Skill in managing executives' schedules, coordinating meetings, and arranging appointments efficiently.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve digital and physical documents efficiently.
• Readiness to adjust to changing priorities and tasks, especially in dynamic work environments.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to interact professionally with diverse individuals and build positive relationships.
• Capability to proactively address issues and provide effective solutions independently.
• Ability to gather and synthesize information for reports, presentations, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent service to executives, colleagues, and external contacts.
• Skill in handling pressure and maintaining composure during demanding situations.
• Effective writing skills for composing emails, reports, memos, and other correspondence.
• Willingness to take the initiative, anticipate needs, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Depending on the context, proficiency in Arabic and English and foreign language may be beneficial for communication with international stakeholders.

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