Paralegal

Personnel 2000 are recruiting for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a leading offshore law firm. The successful candidate will provide support to senior lawyers in the firm, enabling them to give a consistently excellent level of service to the firm’s clients.

Responsibilities:

Agreeing a clear plan for the administration of each legal matter at the outset with the senior lawyer on the matter and ensuring the plan is adhered to.

Creating a summary guide for each legal matter and maintaining the same;

Legal and document research.

Assisting with disclosure tasks.

Document management (hardcopy and electronic filing) and photocopying.

Preparation of court bundles.

Assisting with procedural aspects of case conduct.

Attending client conferences and court hearings when required, taking accurate notes and preparing typed copies for later reference.

Preparation of good first drafts of: chronologies, dramatis personae, witness statements, correspondence; and simple pleadings e.g., summonses

Skills & Experience:

Strong academics. Educated to degree level (or equivalent), having preferably obtained a 2:1 or above.

Completed or working towards the BPTC or LPC or PPC with 3+ years’ experience in a legal environment, ideally in a similar role.

Possess a good working knowledge of Cayman law and legal procedure.

Possesses or is willing to proactively develop a thorough understanding of civil procedure.

Demonstrate competence in legal research and the ability to accurately identify and analyse key points.

Display competence in drafting legal documents

Excellent communication skills including proficiency in spoken and written English.

A flexible approach to work.

Demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, whilst working closely with other team members.

Ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

Ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent attention to detail.

Highly effective organisational skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate commitment to the success of the firm.

IT literate.

The salary on offer for this role is between US$95,000 – US$115,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits. To apply for the role, please send your CV to .