Legal Secretary

Company Description Saleem Legal Group | مجموعة سليم القانونية is a Kuwait-based law firm led by two licensed lawyers, serving companies, investors, and families through combined legal and financial analysis. The firm advises on capital markets matters including listings, CMA licensing and compliance, share dealings, disclosure, investment funds, and acquisitions of listed companies. It also supports corporate clients with incorporation, restructuring, legal valuation and due diligence, partner exits, shareholder issues, governance, and financing documentation. In addition, the firm provides private legal wealth services covering family holdings, succession and wills, real-estate financing, and protection of shareholder rights for those not involved in management. The office is located in Bneid Al-Gar in the Kuwait City Metropolitan Area, and can be contacted via [email protected]. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Legal Secretary role based in the Kuwait City Metropolitan Area. The Legal Secretary will support lawyers with preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence in both English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Daily tasks include managing calendars and diaries, scheduling client meetings and hearings, organizing files and case materials, and maintaining up-to-date records and databases. The role involves coordinating communications with clients and external parties, handling incoming calls and emails, and supporting the smooth running of the office with general clerical and administrative duties. The Legal Secretary will also assist with basic legal research, document filing with relevant authorities, and adherence to internal procedures and confidentiality standards. Qualifications • Strong foundational knowledge of Law and an understanding of legal processes and terminology. • Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and correspondence. • Experience working as Legal Assistants or in a similar legal administrative role, supporting attorneys or legal teams. • Solid Clerical Skills, including document filing, data entry, record management, and office administration. • Effective Diary Management capabilities, including scheduling hearings, meetings, and deadlines, and coordinating calendars. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly beneficial. • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information. • Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and work under deadlines. • Comfort with office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, case management tools); experience in law firm environments is a plus. • Relevant diploma or degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Show more Show less

The role involves supporting lawyers with preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence in both English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Daily tasks include managing calendars and diaries, scheduling client meetings and hearings, organizing files and case materials, and maintaining up-to-date records and databases. The role involves coordinating communications with clients and external parties, handling incoming calls and emails, and supporting the smooth running of the office with general clerical and administrative duties. The Legal Secretary will also assist with basic legal research, document filing with relevant authorities, and adherence to internal procedures and confidentiality standards.