Paralegal - Private Capital & Trusts - Cayman Islands
Date: 2 Jun 2025
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
Company: Walkers Global
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
Walkers invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the Paralegal position for our Private Capital & Trusts practice group.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team, with responsibilities including:
- To prepare first drafts of private trust/unit trust legal documents and proactively identify and discuss any pertinent issues arising.
- To prepare revised and final drafts of private trust/unit trust legal documents, accepting or rejecting comments from other parties as appropriate or as directed.
- To execute all necessary filings with the Registrar of Trusts and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority - including filings through the REEFS portal.
- To assist as requested with the preparation, stamping and filing of legal documents in connection with probate applications, including court filings.
- Coordinate cheque requests from the Firm's accounts department for client matters.
- Support lawyers in preparing retainer invoices and managing monthly billing processes.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and correspondence files for client matters.
- Liaise with clients as appropriate, following provided instructions and maintaining professional communication.
- Manage and monitor "to-do" lists for high volume clients ensuring timely communication and task completion.
- To participate in special projects related to the Firms and lawyer's practice areas.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with roles purpose, including occasional work outside normal working hours when necessary.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Recognised paralegal qualification/law degree with a minimum 5 years’ paralegal experience in a relevant area within a medium to large law firm is required.
- Exposure to Trust or corporate legal matters would be preferable.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of professional client interaction.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and professional approach to all tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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.
Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.
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.
