Paralegal (Legal Advisory)
Reporting to Legal Counsel (“LC”), the primary responsibilities of the Paralegal (Legal Advisory) include providing comprehensive legal research, analysis, and administrative support to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Legal Division. The Paralegal will assist with reviewing relevant legislation, regulations, and case law, maintaining the list of legislation on the CIMA website and the Legal Division’s library and filing system, and providing updates on legal developments. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, legal research proficiency, teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to detailed legal research and analysis, including reviews of relevant legislation, regulations, and case law to determine how the principles and applicable laws apply to specific legal issues referred to the Legal Division from CIMA’s internal Divisions;
- Stay abreast of the latest legal developments and compile and circulate detailed monthly summaries to the Legal Division to keep the team informed and aligned;
- Support LC in conducting research and compiling content for the preparation of internal documentation for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), as well as coordinating the execution of the MOU by liaising with the overseas regulatory authority (“ORA”) and the Office of the CEO under the supervision of LC;
- Assist the LC in the preparation of responses to Requests for Assistance (“RFAs”) from ORAs;
- Support the Legal Division on projects or initiatives and other ad-hoc activities as required.
- Organise and maintain all records in an efficient filing system, ensuring accurate record-keeping and appropriate filing of legal documents, either electronically or manually;
- Organise and maintain the Legal Division’s physical and digital library of legislation, gazettes, law reports, other reference materials and precedents;
- Monitor, update and ensure the list of legislation and other content owned by the Legal Division on the CIMA website is accurate and current;
- Maintain the database for RFAs from ORAs and compile and analyse related statistics for reporting purposes;
- Prepare and maintain necessary documentation for all legal-related meetings, including meeting minutes and meeting notes, ensuring they are accurately recorded and appropriately stored;
- Assist LC in the review of internal policies to ensure these remain current and update these as required and under the supervision of LC;
- Ensure annual practising certificates for all practising attorneys in the Legal Division remain current by preparing and filing requisite documents for the renewal of practising certificates with the Clerk of Court and arranging payment of prescribed fees;
- Prepare documents related to bar admission applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the role are as follows:
- Paralegal or legal secretary qualification, such as a certificate, diploma or degree from an accredited institution;
- A law degree would be advantageous;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or a legal department.
- Experience working in the Cayman Islands, including working knowledge of regulatory laws, rules, and procedures governing CIMA, would be an asset;
- Working knowledge of Cayman Islands regulatory compliance and procedures, ensuring support for the organisation in adhering to applicable laws and regulations within the legal advisory and enforcement framework;
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations, and procedures governing the Authority to provide accurate and effective legal support;
- Sound legal research and analytical skills to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and case precedents accurately and effectively, including proficiency in using legal research databases and software;
- Exceptional word processing and record management skills to maintain organised and accessible legal records;
- Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documentation to ensure the integrity and reliability of information;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including legal drafting, correspondence and internal advising, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal standards, as well as report preparation, documentation, presentation, and facilitation skills;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and security of sensitive legal matters;
- Technically savvy and proficient in common office software such as MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), to prepare and manage legal documents and data efficiently, and comfortable learning new technology tools;
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work on own initiative, efficiently manage multiple competing priorities and pressing deadlines.
Caymanians, persons possessing Caymanian Status, Permanent Residency, or Residency Employment Rights Certificate need only apply.
Direct applicants only. Applications received from agencies will not be accepted at this time.
Salary: CI$53,735 - CI$64,794 per annum
Application Deadline: 14 November 2025
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
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