Legal Secretary at Campbells in Cayman Islands

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Litigation, Insolvency & Restructuring team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to senior partners and other attorneys in the department. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment where the delivery of high calibre professional service is essential.

The candidate should be able to think on their feet, show a high level of attention to detail and resourcefulness and have strong communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Producing, formatting and finalising legal documents, including cross-referencing, proofreading, pagination and hyperlinking in accordance with Cayman court requirements;
• Drafting and preparing correspondence, pleadings and other court-related documentation;
• Compiling, managing and consolidating electronic and hard-copy hearing, trial and authorities bundles;
• Liaising with courts and external bodies on procedural matters, including filing documents via the court’s e-filing portal;
• Monitoring and managing court deadlines, filing requirements and associated fees to ensure compliance;
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of Cayman Islands court rules, practice directions and litigation procedures;
• Supporting attorneys with billing processes, including time entry reviews, invoice preparation and assisting with accounts receivable follow-up;
• Transcribing dictations, meeting notes and court proceedings accurately and efficiently;
• Coordinating applications for visas, work permits, admissions (general and limited) and practising certificates;
• Managing diaries, arranging travel and accommodation, organising meetings, and preparing itineraries and marketing materials;
• Processing expense claims in accordance with firm policies;
• Coordinating conference calls, virtual hearings and internal/external meetings;
• Liaising with internal support teams (IT, finance, etc.) to support hearings and trials;
• Opening new matters and ensuring compliance with firm procedures, including conflict checks, AML/KYC requirements and engagement letter issuance;
• Ensuring documents are correctly filed, named and maintained within the document management system;
• Assisting with special projects and ad hoc tasks as required; and
• Providing team support and cover for other secretarial staff when necessary.

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years relevant and demonstrable litigation secretarial experience within a medium to large law firm is required;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, iManage and billing and CRM systems;
• Experience working with Aderant is advantageous;
• The ability to multitask, handle a full case load, and a minimum typing speed of 70 WPM;
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to work overtime at short notice when necessary;
• Legal secretarial, paralegal and/or Project Management qualifications would be advantageous; and
• a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive.

Salary and Benefits:

Campbells offers an attractive salary commensurate with experience, 20 days leave per annum, and statutory health and pension benefits.

Application Deadline:

Submit an updated CV/resume by 31 October 2026

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.