Legal Secretary
Date: 11 Jun 2026
Location: Guernsey, GG, GY1 1AR
Company: Walkers Global
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
Office: Guernsey (on-site with the ability to WFH 1 day per week following probation)
Hours: Full-Time
The Legal Secretary will provide excellent secretarial support to the Employment Team, including assisting with the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, file management and client billing.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Answer incoming calls and maintain rapid response to all enquiries;
- Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to client matters
- Liaise clients as appropriate and in accordance with given instructions
- Creating, editing, amending and storing of correspondence and documents in the Firm's document management system
- Responding to internal and external inquiries in a professional and polite manner
- Photocopying and scanning of documents and correspondence
- Arranging meetings and diary management
- Arranging travel as required
- Arranging the opening, closing and archiving of accounts and files
- Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to client files
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job.
Education, Skills & Experience
- High level of accuracy
- Manage a complex and demanding workload and prioritise tasks and projects to meet work standards and personal performance targets
- Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances
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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.
