Legal Secretary Trainee (Cayman Islands)

About the role

Walkers, a leading international law firm, is seeking a motivated Caymanian to join its Legal Secretary Training Programme. This 18‑24 month structured programme offers hands‑on experience across the firm’s practice areas while developing essential secretarial skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal professionals, including document preparation and filing.
• Manage correspondence, schedule meetings, and maintain calendars.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents and ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Collaborate with senior secretaries and lawyers to streamline workflow.

Required profile

• Highly motivated Caymanian or resident with the right to work.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Flexible, dependable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

• Basic competency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic competency in Microsoft Word.
• Basic competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic competency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Structured training lasting 18‑24 months with mentorship from experienced executive legal secretaries.
• Exposure to diverse areas of law and potential sponsorship for a recognised industry qualification.
• Competitive salary of US$55,000 per annum, discretionary performance‑based bonus, pension, fully covered health insurance, and 5 weeks of vacation.