We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Are you a Caymanian who is passionate about the legal field and eager to kick-start your career as a legal secretary? Look no further.
Walkers is a leading global law firm that offers a structured Legal Secretary Training Programme. This Training Programme offers individuals a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic legal environment whilst undergoing training as part of a cohort.
What you gain from the Walkers Legal Secretary Training Programme
- Practical experience working with legal professionals across the firm's practice areas
- Comprehensive legal knowledge
- Advanced skills in legal document preparation
What Walkers offers
- Structured training (18 – 24 months)
- Mentorship from experienced executive legal secretaries
- Exposure to diverse areas of law
- Participants of this training programme may also be eligible for sponsorship to undertake a professionally recognised industry qualification.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiasm to learn, adapt and take on new challenges
- Detail oriented with good organisational and time management skills
- Flexible and dependable with the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills at all staff levels
- Basic competency level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The successful candidate(s) will have:
- a minimum of IGCSE or CXC passes in Math and English at Level 2 Honours
- 2 years prior administrative experience, within a professional environment preferred
Compensation Data
Salary: US$45,000 - 55,000.00 per year.
At Walkers we foster a supportive work environment that promotes and celebrates achievements. Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance based bonus, pension, fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the deadline. Please note that this position is for Caymanian or RERC Holders only.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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