Trainee Secretary - Cayman Islands
We are a leading international law firm for 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.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Trainee Secretary – Secretarial Services
Salary: US$55,000.00 per annum
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-orientated 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 skills at all staff levels
- Basic competency level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience
We invite applications from suitably qualified Caymanians or residents with Employment Rights. Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the deadline.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.