Executive Legal Secretary - Insolvency & Dispute Resolution

About the role

Walkers, an international law firm advising global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers, is seeking an Executive Legal Secretary for its Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice in the Cayman Islands. The role suits someone with over five years of proven experience supporting senior legal professionals in a fast-paced environment, delivering precise administrative and operational support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage confidential client onboarding, including conflict checks
• Create, edit and amend documents such as court pleadings and correspondence, including blacklined documents
• Maintain accurate electronic matter files and compile court bundles with indexing
• Arrange court admission for new attorneys and visiting counsel, carry out court searches and prepare apostille/legalisation documents
• Prepare and advertise Gazette notices, arrange document execution and notarisation
• Support billing, draft billing narratives, assist with collections and liaise with the Accounts Department
• Handle client enquiries, liaise with clients per attorney instructions and firm policy, and update client contacts in InterAction
• Photocopy, scan and courier documents, arrange meetings and diary management, and close and archive accounts and files
• Organise cheque requests and collections, provide cover for other secretaries and support the secretarial and business services teams
• Comply with the firm's house style and policies, and take on other duties including outside normal working hours

Required profile

• At least five years of secretarial experience in a legal services environment supporting senior professionals
• Distinguished legal secretarial qualification from a recognised university or college
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation
• Exceptional organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Discretion, articulate written and verbal communication and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach

Required skills

• Billing software, legal practice management and document management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Rapid typing at 70 wpm with 98% accuracy

What we offer

• Salary range of US$80,000 to US$115,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance
• Five weeks' vacation and career progression opportunities