Legal Assistant
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Job Summary
Job Title: Legal Assistant Corporate Team
A prestigious US law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its corporate team in Hong Kong. The Legal Assistant will provide essential support to the team assisting lawyers in managing transactions preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and an interest in corporate law.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting and formatting legal documents including agreements contracts and corporate filings.
- Support lawyers in due diligence processes including document review and data room management.
- Coordinate with clients and internal teams to gather necessary information for transactions.
- Maintain and organize case files transaction checklists and closing documents.
- Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries for lawyers.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings managing correspondence and filing documents.
- Ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in law or related discipline; legal studies background preferred.
- 13 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal ideally in an international law firm.
- Strong understanding of Hong Kong corporate law and transaction processes is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
- Strong communication skills in English; Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is essential.
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
