Legal Assistant – Tagalog Speaker

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for an organized, professional, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant who is fluent in Tagalog to support our legal team.

The ideal candidate must have excellent English communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and experience managing legal documents, client communication, appointments, deadlines, and case-related follow-ups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers.

• Prepare, format, organize, and file legal documents.

• Maintain client records, case files, and internal databases.

• Schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and legal deadlines.

• Communicate professionally with clients by telephone, email, and in person.

• Draft professional emails, letters, reports, and basic legal correspondence.

• Follow up with clients, authorities, and other relevant parties.

• Assist with document collection, legal research, and case preparation.

• Manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and case information.

Requirements

• Fluency in Tagalog.

• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or administrative assistant.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email correspondence, and document management.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience in a UAE law firm or legal department is an advantage.

Work Location: In person