Paralegal

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal with a generalist legal background and some litigation experience to contribute to the work of a leading financial services regulator.

Duties:

• Prepare legal memoranda in response to requests for assistance received from overseas regulatory authorities, undertaking relevant research and assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal research and review relevant legislation, regulations and legal materials to support the Legal team on a variety of matters.
• Provide litigation support, including researching legal issues, preparing and organising court bundles, drafting correspondence and assisting with court filings.
• Liaise with the Cayman Islands Courts and relevant stakeholders in connection with litigation matters and associated documentation.
• Assist with the coordination, organisation and preparation of legal documentation and records.
• Provide general paralegal and legal administrative support to the Legal team as required

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold an accredited paralegal certification, legal secretary certification or law degree from an accredited institute
• A minimum of five years’ experience working as a Paralegal within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• A generalist legal background, with experience supporting a variety of legal matters.
• Relevant litigation experience, including legal research, drafting legal correspondence, preparing court bundles and assisting with court filings.
• Experience liaising with courts, legal professionals and other relevant stakeholders.