Job Description

About the job

Legal Secretary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join an expanding firm in Cayman. The successful candidate will join a very strong team and provide high quality legal secretarial assistance to Associates and Partners. This person will be expected to use a significant degree of self-management and initiative and would therefore suit someone with around 4 years previous experience within a professional services firm (ideally a law firm) who is ready for the next step in their career.

It really is an exciting time to be joining this growing, established law firm. Over the last 12months our client has really attracted top talent at fee earner level all the way up to Partnership and is now looking to attract the very best Legal Secretaries in Cayman.

Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents, court filings, and client correspondence.
• Maintaining client records, ensuring appropriate file management systems are in place.
• Overseeing and managing effective time recording, file opening and closing and compliance when required.
• Carrying out legal research and analysis as required by the Associates.
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day organizational tasks such as diary management, scheduling client meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Work in a collaborative manner alongside other Legal Secretaries and Paralegals ensuring the further success of the department.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years' experience as a Legal Secretary in another offshore law firm or upwards of 4 years’ experience in another corporate department within a professional services organisation.
• You must be a standout candidate that is self-motivated, possess strong time management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work independently on projects and collaboratively with other Legal Secretaries in the team.

This flexible, modern firm with excellent core values seeks to attract the very best so you should definitely apply!

How to Apply

Please contact Fiona Hill at Baraud Recruitment if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. Kindly apply through LinkedIn or send your application directly to fiona@baraud.com