Job Description

Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution

Baraud has an exclusive opportunity for a highly experienced Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary seeking a career making role.

A leading international offshore law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its prestigious and busy Dispute Resolution practice. This is a key role providing high-level support to a team of five fee earners (associate to Partner level) including the group Partner of the practice.

This is not an everyday Legal Secretary position. It is a standout opportunity for a highly experienced Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary with a vast amount of litigation experience. This role requires someone who is proactive, highly organised, has had previous Partner exposure and is confident working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Caymanian and PR Status holders will be prioritised.

The Role
You will provide comprehensive legal secretarial support to a team of five, always maintaining strict confidentiality. The position offers a varied and hands-on workload, playing an essential part in the smooth running of the dispute resolution practice.

This is a highly competitive opportunity with a great salary and benefits attached but we must stress this role is for a pro-active, hardworking individual that when needed is happy to go above and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
Legal & Practice Support

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys including to the leading Partner of this team. As a result there is also an element of PA responsibilities.
• Prepare, organise, and index court bundles; retrieve case materials as required.
• Transcribe correspondence and legal documents. Draft and respond to routine correspondence, including engagement letters.
• Assist with the collection of due diligence documentation.
• Establish and maintain accurate, up-to-date client and matter files, including conflict checks.

• Input attorney’s time recording when required and manage the billing process.
• Assist in preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, and when required following up on outstanding payments.

• Manage complex diaries, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and make travel arrangements.
• Support attorneys with day-to-day organisational tasks and general PA duties.
• Liaise with local and international clients, external counsel, court offices, and Judges’ secretaries.
• Greet clients and manage enquiries in attorney’s absence.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with other secretaries to ensure smooth workflow across the practice.
• Assist junior secretaries in the team when required.

Essential Requirements
We are looking for a well-rounded, collaborative individual with:

• Strong experience as a legal secretary/PA within litigation, disputes and insolvency. Ideally within your career to date you will have supported equity and salaried Partners as well as attorneys.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to assist when needed.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required.

How to Apply
This is an exclusive opportunity with Fiona Hill at Baraud.

If you have the required experience and are ready for that next challenge and excited by the opportunity to work with one of the most highly regarded Dispute Resolution Partners in Cayman, then click apply! Alternatively reach out to fiona@baraud.com for a confidential discussion.

We aim to respond to shortlisted applicants within one week. If you have not heard from us by then, we regret that your application has not been successful this time.