Paralegal/ EA – Bermuda

We have a rare opportunity for a Paralegal, with at least 3 years experience working in a legal environment, to join a private practice law firm in Bermuda.

This role supports two lawyers with the smooth functioning of the Property, Trusts & Estates Department and you may also be called upon to assist with projects in other practice areas of the Firm. This position includes responsibility for legal secretarial administration of case files and correspondence and drafting and interpreting legal documents.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a paralegal looking to gain sought-after offshore experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, read, and interpret basic legal documents.
• Prepare all files/documents for meetings and/or conference calls, attend required meetings and take notes.
• Provide administrative support including, but not limited to photocopying, hard copy, and e-filing, preparing, and typing legal documents, contracts, and general correspondence.
• Electronically set up and manage new folders and open new client files.
• Interact with clients, attorneys, and other staff.
• Keep track of status of work and daily updates, including correspondence, scheduled calls, and meetings.
• Record billable time daily.
• Assist attorney with time recording for monthly statements, compile monthly invoices and monitor accounts receivables.
• File/document management.  Updating and organizing electronic and physical files for easy access.
• Maintain and coordinate calendar, travel, and mail.
• Maintain and develop the client database.
• Assist with organizing and planning of client marketing events.
• Help coordinate marketing efforts.
• Assist with the compilation of materials required for the annual submission of the Professional Indemnity Insurance renewal application and annual rating agency applications.
• Conduct Land Title Registry and/or Registrar of Companies and/or Supreme Court Searches, as required.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, the courts and government offices.
• Register and file original documents (may include vault).
• Provide coverage within the department assigned and assist with team tasks and projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A sound academic background with a recognised paralegal qualification, law degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years’ relevant post qualification experience working in a legal environment.
• A commitment to excellent client care and enthusiasm for legal work.
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior experience using document management systems such as iManage is an advantage.

The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and relocation allowance.

Bermuda

Bermuda offers you the opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s most desirable locations. The island benefits from a mild year-round climate, never too cold in the winter and rarely too hot in the summer. It is famed for its picture-postcard pink sand beaches and crystal-clear ocean, but it also has plenty of history and boasts all the attractions associated with a luxury holiday destination. And if you should need a break from island life, with regular direct flights to London, New York and other parts of the US, it is particularly well connected.

To be considered for this role you must have at least 3 years’ experience as a paralegal gained with a national or international law firm (onshore or offshore) in Bermuda, the UK/ Ireland, Australasia, Canada, or South Africa (for work-permit reasons).