Assistant

V. Hau & Chow; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

V. Hau & Chow in Hong Kong is seeking a junior legal assistant to support lawyers in litigation, divorce, probate, conveyancing or commercial matters. The role requires good communication, fluency in English and Cantonese, and strong MS Office skills.

Fresh graduates are welcome; the ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to work under pressure. Chinese/English typing is required, and Mandarin is a plus, with a collaborative team environment and client liaison responsibilities.

Qualifications

• University graduate or equivalent in legal disciplines; fresh graduates will be considered.
• Good telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; good command of spoken Mandarin is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office; Typing of Chinese and English
• Responsible, proactive, self-organized, willing to learn and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• To assist Lawyer in handling Litigation/ Divorce/ Probate/ Conveyancing or Commercial matters
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a Team
• Assist in preparation, filing and recording of legal documents, including but not limited to file correspondence from clients and opposing firms
• Provide administrative and clerical support
• Assist in liaison with all relevant parties

Skills

Telephone manners

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Cantonese proficiency

Mandarin knowledge

Typing Chinese/English

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

University degree in Legal studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University Graduate or equivalent in Legal related disciplines; Fresh graduates will also be considered

Good telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills

Fluent in English and Cantonese; good command of spoken Mandarin is preferred

Proficiency in use of MS Office; Typing of Chinese and English

Responsible, good initiative, self-organized, willing to learn and work under pressure

Job duties

• To assist Lawyer in handling Litigation/ Divorce/ Probate/ Conveyancing or Commercial matters
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a Team
• Assist in preparation, filing and recording of legal documents, including but not limited to file correspondence from clients and opposing firms
• Provide administrative and clerical support
• Assist in liaison with all relevant parties

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