Legal Secretary
About our client:
Our client, based in Central George Town, is one
of the leading law firms in the Cayman Islands with an excellent
reputation both as a service provider and an employer.
The Opportunity:
This is one of several new roles to support the
expansion of our client’s business, working closely with
one of the new lawyers who has recently joined the firm.
Responsibilities:
To provide general secretarial support to the Lawyer
including (without limitation)
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To prepare first drafts of documents including
(without limitation) initial and amended and restated memorandum
and articles of association; board minutes and directors resolutions;
shareholder resolutions; powers of attorney; structured finance
transaction documentation (including declarations of trust and
corporate services agreements); mutual fund documentation (including
Forms MF1 and MF2 etc.); legal opinions; share certificates;
entries for registers of mortgages and charges.
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To prepare closing bibles and arrange for these
to be produced on CD-Rom (as necessary).
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To make all necessary filings with all internal
and external bodies in relation to, inter alia, special resolutions,
ordinary resolutions, amended and restated memorandum and articles
of association, changes of directors and officers.
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To implement and maintain the Lawyer's billing
and collections system, including drafting invoice narratives.
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To maintain accurate records and correspondence
files in relation to the Lawyer's client files.
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To liase with clients as appropriate and in
accordance with Lawyer's instructions and firm policies.
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To be familiar with, and comply with, Firm policies
relevant to the purpose of the job.
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To participate in special projects as and when
required in relation to the Firm's and the Lawyer's practice
areas.
Requirements:
Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level
of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities:
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Copy and audio typing speeds of at least 70
wpm with an accuracy of 98%
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Work independently and as a team member
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Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential
matters
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Manage a complex and demanding workload and
prioritise tasks and projects to meet work standards and personal
performance targets
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Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally
and in writing, with people at all levels of understanding.
This will include high quality correspondence
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Use and update computerised systems, including
the intranet, databases, word processors, and spreadsheets,
and genuine interest in developing IT skills
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Participate in continuously improving services
through critically evaluating systems of work, promoting new
ideas and actively developing service improvements; and
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Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing
circumstances and emergency situations
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Ability and willingness to occasionally work
outside normal working hours/days when requested.
Remuneration:
A very competitive salary and benefits package is
offered commensurate with experience.
For further information please contact Debbie
Cullen by calling +1-345-945-1781 or emailing your CV.
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