Legal Support Assistant (Cairo)

About the role

The Legal Support Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for associate‑level fee earners in the Cairo office, delivering a comprehensive range of support services. The role ensures seamless workflow coordination, document production and administrative assistance, either directly or through collaboration with Document Production and Administrative teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the production of legal documents and verify returned work for accuracy and proper formatting before delivery to lawyers.
• Handle client‑related calls, messages and ensure timely communication.
• Maintain up‑to‑date client prospect, contact and business development information.
• Implement and monitor client‑specific protocols, providing guidance and training where required.
• Track file openings and closures, supervise filing, record keeping and the production of engagement letters.
• Monitor key dates, ensure compliance procedures are current on all matters.
• Support fee earners in business development activities, including preparation of pitches, presentations and scheduling of meetings.
• Manage diaries, arrange travel, accommodation, meeting rooms, draft itineraries and prepare agendas and papers.
• Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for team queries, delivering exceptional client service.
• Coordinate internal newsletters, briefings, printing, courier services and correspondence.
• Receive digital dictation instructions and execute tasks accordingly.
• Assist on‑ground PAs in Cairo with ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

Required skills

• Excel