Legal Secretary – Litigation Team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our Litigation team in the Cayman Islands office. The role involves providing day‑to‑day administrative assistance to fee earners, handling court liaison, and contributing to marketing and business development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, proof‑read and format legal documents, reports and court bundles.
• Liaise with the Court Registry and use the eCuria filing system for court proceedings.
• Manage calendars, schedules, client enquiries and telephone calls.
• Maintain and organise files, conduct company searches and conflict checks.
• Process invoices, handle filing and record‑keeping, and support marketing/client events.
• Create presentations and reports in line with brand guidelines.
• Assist with the creation of new clients/matters in the Document Management System and update partner/fee‑earner contact lists.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of secretarial experience within a litigation department handling financial services disputes.
• Proven experience with the Court’s eCuria filing system (or equivalent) and bundle preparation.
• Strong familiarity with legal terminology and documentation.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Relevant qualification such as a legal secretarial diploma is advantageous.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience using iManage or similar electronic document management systems.
• Knowledge of eCuria filing system.
• Familiarity with 3E and Intapp platforms.