Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Hamilton city, Bermuda at Harneys
Title: Paralegal
Company: Harneys
Location: Hamilton city, Bermuda
The role will be based in Bermuda, assisting lawyers with a variety of legal and supporting tasks, from preparation of first draft documents, research and know-how development, to serving as the client relationship contact point.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafting
• prepare fee quote and engagement letter
• prepare and update legal opinions and due diligence reports
• draft corporate authorisations and statutory filing documents
Research and Know-how development
• maintain and update our know-how library
• perform legal research
• conduct company search and court search and review search results
Transaction Management
• assist with the transaction management, from fee quote/engagement letter, to daily
communication, and to closing and invoicing
• assist in the set up of various funds/corporate vehicles and filing with governmental
bodies
Administration & organization
• conduct conflict search and review search results
• organize files and matters and assist with WIP/AR management
• liaise with credit controller, corporate service/fiduciary and other support teams
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Experience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegal
Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate
Knowledge of AML/KYC requirements
Experience with client on boarding is an advantage
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 amongst 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.
