Practice Assistant (Native English Speaker)

The Role

We are supporting a leading international law firm in the search for an Practice Assistant to join its growing Riyadh office. This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first members of the local business support team and play a central role in the offices day-to-day success. Wo...

The Role
We are supporting a leading international law firm in the search for an Practice Assistant to join its growing Riyadh office. This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first members of the local business support team and play a central role in the offices day-to-day success. Working closely with lawyers and colleagues across the firms global network, you will enjoy a varied role combining legal administrative support, office coordination, and client-facing responsibilities. If you are someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and likes being at the heart of a busy professional office, this role offers excellent exposure and long-term career potential within a globally recognised law firm. Key Responsibilities Legal & Administrative Support 1. Provide high-level administrative support to lawyers and the wider team 2. Manage complex diaries, meetings, and international travel arrangements 3. Prepare expense reports, billing, time entry, and pre-bill edits 4. Draft, format, proofread, and produce professional documents and presentations 5. Assist with business development initiatives, client pitches, and marketing materials 6. Coordinate with colleagues across the firms international offices 7. Organise meetings, events, and maintain electronic filing systems Office Coordination As a key member of a close-knit team, youll also help ensure the office operates seamlessly by: 1. Welcoming clients and visitors 2. Managing reception and incoming communications 3. Coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality for guests 4. Overseeing office supplies and general office administration 5. Liaising with suppliers and assisting with office-related expenses 6. Providing basic IT coordination with remote support teams when required

Requirements
1. A BA/BS degree or equivalent experience is preferred. 2. 3-5 years administrative experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment 3. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English 5. Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) 6. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 7. Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership 8. Enjoys working within a collaborative, growing team where no two days are the same Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia This position reports locally to the Office Managing Partner and to the Regional Director of Administration. The successful candidate will be mostly working from the office, with flexibility as needed to support business requirements. Overtime flexibility is required. If youre looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your skills, and become an integral part of a growing international office, wed love to hear from you.   #AdministrativeAssistant #LegalSupport #LawFirmJobs #ProfessionalServices #OfficeAdministrator #ExecutiveAssistant #BusinessSupport #OfficeManagement #LegalCareers #RiyadhJobs #HiringNow #InternationalLawFirm #CareerOpportunity

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.