Date: 21 Jul 2026
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
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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 Caymanians or Residency with Employment Rights Certificate holders for the position of Executive Legal Secretary.
We are seeking a seasoned, highly skilled and adaptable Executive Legal Float Secretary. This unique role offers the opportunity to work across six busy practice groups providing essential support during holidays, absences and periods of high work demand. This is not a static desk role, it requires agility, discretion and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams and workflows. You will be a trusted resource across the firm, ensuring continuity and excellence in administrative support.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Practice Group Coverage
Provide support across six practice groups i.e. Investment Funds, Insolvency & Dispute Resolution, Finance & Corporate, Private Capital & Trusts, Regulatory and Insurance, adapting quickly to different team dynamics and workflows
Step in during holiday, sick leave, and peak periods to maintain continuity and productivity
Build strong working relationships with lawyers, paralegals, secretaries and other support staff
Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
Executive Support:
Provide seamless secretarial and administrative support to Lawyers across our legal teams (without limitation):
Preparation of standard and complex legal documents i.e. drafting incorporation and formation documents in respect of Cayman Companies, Cayman Partnerships and Cayman LLCs. Registering foreign partnerships and foreign LLCs in the Cayman Islands
Making all necessary filings with internal and external bodies in relation to, inter alia, special resolutions, ordinary resolutions, amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, changes of directors and officers
Liaising with registered offices to obtain current company constitutional documents, statutory registers and Certificates of Good Standing
Organising documents for fund entities to be uploaded for registration through the Government Portal, REEFS
Assist in the termination of funds when they reach the end-of-life cycle
Submitting e-Gazette notices
Implementing and maintaining lawyers' billing and collections system including drafting of billing narratives, maintaining client billing addresses and billing rules, assisting with collections, liaising with clients and liaising with the Accounts Department
Arranging the opening and closing of matter files including running conflict checks
Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Firm's client files.
Creating, editing, amending and storing of correspondence and documents in the appropriate electronic matter file, including the preparation of "blacklined" documents and compiling signature packs
Responding to internal and external telephone enquiries, and ensuring that every call is attended to in a professional and polite manner
Photocopying and scanning of documents and correspondence
Diary management including scheduling client meetings, preparing agendas and ensuring logistics are handled smoothly
Booking travel arrangements including the creation of travel itineraries
Reconciling expense claims
Liaising with Clients as appropriate and in accordance with a fee earner's instructions and firm policies
Familiarisation and compliance with Firm's policies relevant to the purpose of the job
Participating in special projects as and when required in relation to the Firm's and the Lawyers practice areas
Carrying out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job, including the performance of duties outside normal working hours
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Education, Skills & Experience
A recognised legal secretarial qualification from a recognised university or college
A minimum of 5 years secretarial experience in a legal services environment supporting senior professionals
A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation
Experience with legal practice management and document management systems
Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities:
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with billing software and CRM systems
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent client service
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive mindset
Excellent attention to detail
70 wpm typing skill with an accuracy of 98%
Positive attitude with a practical, common-sense approach; resilient
To work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations
Pro-active and flexible attitude for any ad-hoc tasks
Willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements
Compensation Data
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.
Only candidates selected for interview 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.
