Legal Secretary - Litigation

Harneys is the British Virgin Island’s largest law firm with dedicated practice groups for all areas of commercial legal practice, each led by experienced professionals. Harneys was the first legal practice in the BVI over 60 years ago, and we continue to play a leading role in the industry.About the roleWe are seeking a driven and talented professional to join our Litigation team as a Legal Secretary. As part of a team of legal secretaries and legal assistants, you will have ownership of tasks, supporting specific Partners and Associates with their tasks.The main duties of the role are:Opening and managing files, Drafting letters, BillingBundling, Filing and lodging documents for courtRequesting cheques and arranging for payment of external invoices, Completing expense forms for fee earnersSorting out visiting counsel work permits, flights, accommodation and car hireArranging the publishing of advertsAudio Transcription of court hearings and meetingsCourt SearchesSUGAR reports and inputting client contact data into SUGARShredding and archiving,Arranging couriersObtaining stamps for filingPreparing service letters and other correspondenceArranging work-related reservations for fee earners’ business travel, conferences etc.Receiving visitors and deliveries at receptionPlacing lunch orders for meetings with clients and assisting to tidy the conference roomOther tasks to be assigned by the secretary’s individual fee-earnersFiling Emails for Fee EarnersVarious PA duties, Diary/Calendar ManagementRequirements Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a professional services environment (financial or legal services)University qualification in a relevant fieldAble to work under pressureWell organisedAble to work independently, and as part of a teamKeen attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills, both written and verbalPatient, understanding and tactfulAble to deal with large amounts of informationStrong transcription skillsAbout HarneysHarneys is an international law firm known for its entrepreneurial thinking. Experts in British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey law, our service is built around professionalism, personal service, and rapid response.Our expertise cover all major transactional, contentious, and private client disciplines. With a global presence spanning 10 offices in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, we provide the highest-quality services to clients in their own languages and time zones.Joining Harneys means becoming part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make an impact in a global firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results, Harneys is the place for you.You can learn more about our culture and values on our corporate website.You also may have noticed that we love LinkedIn here at Harneys, check out our company page- (5) Harneys: Posts | LinkedInDisclaimer All personal information shared as part of the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. You can read more about this in our Job Applicant Privacy StatementHarneys is strictly an equal opportunities employer and we recognise the benefits of diversity. For more information, please visit Harneys.com/careers