Paralegal

Paralegal

Department: Litigation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cayman Islands

Description Our Litigation team help our clients solve their problems and protect their interests. We're looking for a Paralegal to enhance our Cayman Islands Litigation team and improve our already award winning client service.

Instructed by a wide range of financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvencies, boardroom battles, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and arbitration.

We believe in a 'hands-on' approach and our clients have access to our experienced litigation partners for the duration of any case. We take on our clients' issues and guide them towards the best solution, communicating regularly and providing reassurance at every stage.

Purpose of the job

To provide an efficient support service to Associates and Partners on the full range of contentious matters. This role may require you to record your time in line with our procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting a range of legal documents
• Reviewing and summarising legal and other documents
• Performing legal research and analysis
• Printing and collating legal documents
• Checking legal forms/documents for accuracy
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, correspondence and bundles
• Maintaining system based filing systems, assisting in file openings and CDD requirements
• Supporting the team's marketing plans which may include arranging travel, accommodation and setting up meetings
• Working flexibly as a team member with the department to ensure there is support cover throughout the working week to meet the client needs.
• Providing administration and support to fee earners as required
• Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks/projects as required by the partners/lawyers in the group
• Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required

Qualifications

• High School or degree level educated
• May have a legal qualification i.e. have completed a paralegal course
  
  

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Some previous experience in a legal environment, ideally in a similar role
• Document management experience would be useful
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Willingness and ability to learn about Cayman Islands law

Competencies We would like you to have:

• Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines
• A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision
• Flexibility, Energy and enthusiasm

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.