Overview
Legal Secretary – Litigation Jobs in George Town, Cayman Islands at Harneys
Title: Legal Secretary – Litigation
Company: Harneys
Location: George Town, Cayman Islands
The Role
Harneys is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Dispute Resolution team in Cayman. As a Legal Secretary you will proactively assist fee earners to help clients succeed in realizing their business or personal objectives, through the efficient delivery of appropriate legal advice and assistance.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the litigation fee earners and gain international exposure across all our offices.
Main Responsibilities
• Diary management for fee-earners
• Arranging travel and accommodation for lawyers
• Assisting in the billing process
• Drafting and preparing court documents and bundles;
• Performing court searches
• Drafting and proofing correspondence
• Preparing and submitting limited and general admission applications as well as work permit applications for visiting Counsel
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ legal secretarial experience in litigation for an international firm
• Strong computer skills
• Well organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, flexible and a team player
Why Harneys?
Harneys is a global offshore law firm with entrepreneurial thinking built around professionalism, personal service and rapid response. Open, progressive and personable, we provide advice on British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Bermuda and Anguilla law to an international client base which includes the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, investment funds and private individuals. Our network is the largest among offshore law firms, with locations in major financial centres across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean, allowing us to provide services of the highest quality to clients in their own languages and time zones.
Harneys is strictly an equal opportunities employer and we recognise the benefits of diversity.