Paralegal

Our Litigation team help our clients solve their problems and protect their interests. We're looking for a Paralegal to enhance our Jersey Litigation team and improve our already award winning client service.

Instructed by a wide range of financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvencies, boardroom battles, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and arbitration.

We believe in a ‘hands-on’ approach and our clients have access to our experienced litigation partners for the duration of any case. We take on our clients' issues and guide them towards the best solution, communicating regularly and providing reassurance at every stage.

Purpose of the job

To provide an efficient support service to Associates and Partners on the full range of contentious matters.  This role may require you to record your time in line with our procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting a range of legal documents 
•  Reviewing and summarising legal and other documents 
•  Performing legal research and analysis including document disclosure exercises. 
•  Printing and collating legal documents
•  Checking legal forms/documents for accuracy 
•  Assisting in the preparation of reports, correspondence and bundles
•  Maintaining system based filing systems, assisting in file openings and CDD requirements
•  Carrying out searches in a prompt and efficient manner
•  Assisting with monthly billing, WIP lists and processing expense claims and fee earner time entries
•  Supporting the team's marketing plans
•  Assisting with arranging local business development events and off-island trips, which may include arranging travel, accommodation and setting up meetings
•  Working flexibly as a team member with the department to ensure there is support cover throughout the working week to meet the client needs. 
•  Providing administration and support to fee earners as required
•  Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks/projects as required by the partners/lawyers in the group
•  Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required

Qualifications

•  High School or degree level educated.
•  Preferably having or working towards a legal or administrative qualification.

Knowledge/skills/experience

•  Some previous experience in a legal environment, ideally in a similar role.
•  Document management experience would be useful.
•  Strong IT skills.
•  Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
•  Willingness and ability to learn about the law.

Competencies

We would like you to have:

•  Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines.
•  A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail.
•  The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with appropriate supervision.
•  Team spirited, with flexibility and enthusiasm.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.

About Bedell Cristin

Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice.

Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore.

Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads.

Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry.

Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin.

We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.

In-House Counsel

Please note: we are open to considering internal applications from any of our global offices; external applicants will have to be based in Jersey 

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, this role will support the In-House Legal function (within the wider In-House Counsel and Corporate Governance team) on a variety of legal matters, primarily supporting our corporate and fiduciary services business, Ogier Global. The role will include the provision of advisory services to the senior management of Ogier Global and other key stakeholders within the Ogier business.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Senior Legal Counsel and the wider In-House Counsel and Corporate Governance team in respect of Ogier Global
• Assist Senior Legal Counsel, and where appropriate, lead certain Ogier Global projects and business-as-usual (BAU) matters
• Work closely with key business stakeholders (e.g. Ogier Global directors, the Human Resources, Risk and Compliance, Information Security, Information Technology, Marketing and Finance teams) in order to meet deliverables in relation to the investment strategy and other desired outcomes/results for Ogier Global
• Understand and advise key business stakeholders in respect of the Ogier group structure and intragroup legal obligations so far as they relate to Ogier Global
• Support, and when necessary, provide advisory services to senior management of Ogier Global on a wide variety of matters (which could include advice in connection with the operational boards and risk, corporate governance framework, legal and regulatory obligations)
• Know when to seek the support of, and liaise with, Senior Legal Counsel and/or external professional advisers (including legal advisers) to Ogier Global
• Assist Senior Legal Counsel with the maintenance of key corporate and operational documentation, such as articles of association, shareholders agreement(s), intragroup outsourcing, services and licence agreements
• Support Ogier Global, as necessary, with the process of engaging clients, including responding to queries, drafting and negotiation of service agreements and terms and conditions, where relevant 
• Assist with the co-ordination of the approval process for decisions to be taken by the various Ogier Global operating boards and the board of Ogier Global Holding Company Limited
• Attend meetings of in-house entities/committees as and when required
• Provide support to ad-hoc queries received from the Ogier Global business
• Review and advise upon certain contracts with third party suppliers, from a legal risk/commercial perspective
• Working alongside qualified data protection professionals within the In-House Counsel and Corporate Governance team, provide advice to Ogier Global on matters of data protection
• Review and advise upon, when necessary, any Ogier Global (and, if appropriate the wider Ogier group's) policies and procedures
• Be a key stakeholder and contributor to internal processes in order to ensure Ogier is meeting its regulatory obligations (e.g. outsourcing, third party supplier process etc)
• When required, be responsible for updating Ogier Global's terms and conditions, legal notices and disclaimers on www.ogier.com
• Contribute to innovative ways of working to ensure both the In-House Legal function and the wider In-House Counsel and Corporate Governance team are providing an efficient service to key stakeholders (e.g. assisting with the preparation of self-help guidance for the business)
• Such other duties as the business may reasonably require from time to time, including supporting the wider In-House Legal team through periods of absence (e.g. holidays)
• Have the ability to upskill/ take into consideration laws affecting each of Ogier Global's jurisdictions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified lawyer of at least 4 years' PQE
• Experience of working within a cross-jurisdictional/offshore corporate and regulatory environment would be an advantage
• In-house experience welcome but not compulsory
• Knowledge of AML legislation and framework, regulatory environments and data protection would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organisational skills with the ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow
• Supporter of change and have the ability to adapt to the continual roll-out of innovative tools and processes
• Supportive of and able to demonstrate agile and flexible working. 
• Ability to consider organisation-wide implications when making decisions

Legal Secretary

Date: 24 May 2024

Location: Jersey, JE, JE4 8PN

Company: Walkers Global

Walkers is 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 jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently, and enabling 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 we operate in.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 To provide general secretarial support to the Banking and Finance Lawyer's including (without limitation):

(a) creating, editing, amending and storing of correspondence and documents in the appropriate electronic matter file, including the preparation of "blacklined" documents;

(b) responding to internal and external telephone enquiries, and ensuring that every call is attended to in a professional and polite manner;

(c) billing and collections, liaising with the Clients and Accounts Department;

(d) photocopying, faxing and scanning of documents and correspondence;

(e) booking meetings and diary management;

(f) arranging the opening, closing and archiving of accounts and files;

(g) arranging travel for Partners and Associates, as required;

(h) maintaining and updating details of client contacts and addresses in the Firm's InterAction and AdEx databases;

(i) familiarisation and compliance with the Firm's house style;

(j) supporting other members of the Secretarial Team to complete work to a high standard and meet required deadlines; and

(k) providing cover for other secretaries during times of absence, as and when required.

1.2 To maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Firm's client files.

1.3 To liaise with Clients as appropriate and in accordance with a fee earner's instructions and firm policies;

1.4 To be familiar with, and comply with, Firm policies relevant to the purpose of the job.

1.5 To participate in special projects as and when required.

1.6 To carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job, including the performance of duties outside normal working hours.

Education, Skills & Experience

2. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential at least 2 years' relevant experience.

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

3.1 Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities;

(a) work independently and as a team member;

(b) tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters;

(c) manage a complex and demanding workload and prioritise tasks and projects to meet work standards and personal performance targets;

(d) communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of understanding. This will include high quality correspondence;

(e) use and update computerised systems, including the intranet, databases, word processors, and spreadsheets and genuine interest in developing IT skills; and

(f) work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations.

Overview of role

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To work as part of a team delivering legal secretarial services to a high standard and often under

pressure and time restraints.

To assist the Lawyer in running their practice.

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.

Associate

Date: 7 Jun 2024

Location: Jersey, JE, JE4 8PN

Company: Walkers Global

Overview of role

Walkers is offering a unique opportunity to an ambitious and technically strong lawyer to join its market leading global Corporate and Funds ("C&F") business, and to assist building out its Channel Islands' C&F practice so as to become the leading practice in the region.

The successful candidate will be based in the Firm's Jersey office, and will work alongside leading practitioners in that office in expanding out the Jersey FCF business in line with the general expansion across all of the firm's practice groups in the Channel Islands.

The available positions in the team are at Associate level dependent upon experience.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

Associate in the Firm's C&F Practice in Jersey.

Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate led business development initiatives.

Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars, client presentations and internal training.

Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters.

Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates- manage costs appropriately and ensure personal utilisation meets expectations.

Adhere to the Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

Education, Skills & Experience

Qualified lawyer

Excellent academics.

Ambitious and commercially driven.

Solid legal skills with an appropriate understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task and to help others in identifying needs and crafting development plans

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Jersey jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred but not essential

Ability to use legal precedents and timekeeping and billing systems.

Ability to support efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives