Corporate Paralegal - Grand Cayman

Recruiter
Baraud
Location
Offshore; cayman islands
Salary
DOE tax free - market rate
Posted
19 Jan 2017
Closes
16 Feb 2017
Ref
#1902
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Corporate Paralegal – Permanent full time role - Grand Cayman

Rare opportunity for a Corporate paralegal to join a top law firm in George Town, Grand Cayman.

Responsibilities:

  • Working under the Managing Partner/Head of Corporate to assist in the undertaking of professional work for the practice.
  • Responsible for supervising a small team.
  • Assisting attorneys dealing with all aspects of Cayman Islands company and partnership formation, mutual fund registration and deregistration, strike offs and liquidations using government portals.
  • Must be able to draft board and shareholder resolutions for a variety of situations.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a law degree from a recognised commonwealth jurisdiction, i.e. England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a minimum 2.1 law degree and have completed the LPC with a commendation or distinction grading.
  • Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working as a corporate paralegal in the Cayman Islands or at a top offshore/international or magic circle/US law firm.
  • Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications, specifically MS Word and Outlook. Knowledge of PCLaw and ViewPoint would be an advantage.
  • Applicants will also be expected to have a strong sense of commitment and responsibility and should demonstrate sound organisational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and accordingly work overtime, including weekends at short notice.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and supervisory experience.
  • Litigation experience is not a requirement but would be an asset.

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation package provided.

Rare opportunity, do not miss out!!

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