Intellectual Property Paralegal

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 260 000 - 380 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking an IP Paralegal with 2+ years’ experience to support a premier international law firm in Hong Kong. You will handle trademark and copyright matters, filings, and cross-border portfolio coordination alongside senior lawyers.

The role requires sharp drafting, strong organization, and fluency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus. This is a full-time on-site position within a top-tier IP team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IP paralegal experience in international or top-tier law firms.
• Experience with both contentious and non-contentious trademark and copyright matters.
• Solid understanding of HK IP registry procedures and cross-border portfolio management.
• High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational and drafting skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese; Mandarin is advantageous.
• Bachelor Degree, Diploma in Law, or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist fee earners on a spectrum of trademark and copyright matters in HK and internationally.
• Handle trademark filings, prosecutions, renewals, and recordals across regional registries.
• Conduct clearance searches and draft preliminary search reports.
• Support contentious proceedings, including oppositions and IP infringement disputes.
• Prepare, organize, and collate documents and court bundles for IP litigation and hearings.
• Liaise with foreign counsel, clients, and registry authorities.
• Maintain internal IP management databases and deadline tracking.

Description du poste

about the company.

Our client is an elite international law firm with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific and globally. Renowned for its top-tier IP practice, the firm represents prestigious multinational corporations, high-growth technology brands, and leading media entities on complex regional and cross-border intellectual property issues.

about the team.

You will be joining a highly collaborative, supportive, and sophisticated Intellectual Property team in Hong Kong. Working alongside market-leading partners and experienced associates, the team values professional development, operational excellence, and a commercial approach to legal support.

about the job.

• Assist fee earners on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious trade mark and copyright portfolio management matters in Hong Kong and internationally.

• Handle trade mark filings, prosecutions, renewals, and recordals across regional trademark registries.

• Conduct trade mark clearance searches and draft preliminary search reports.

• Support contentious proceedings, including oppositions, invalidation actions, and IP infringement disputes.

• Prepare, organize, and collate legal documents, evidence, and court bundles for IP litigation and administrative hearings.

• Liaise directly with foreign counsel, clients, and official registry authorities.

• Maintain and update internal IP management databases and deadline tracking systems.

skills & experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant IP paralegal experience gained within an international or top-tier local law firm.

• Hands‑on exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious trade mark and copyright matters.

• Solid understanding of Hong Kong IP registry procedures and cross-border portfolio management.

• High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational and drafting skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese is required; fluency in Mandarin is highly advantageous.

• Relevant legal qualifications (such as a Bachelor of Laws, Diploma in Law, or Paralegal Certificate) are preferred.

key responsibilities

An outstanding opportunity for an ambitious IP Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join a premier international law firm in Hong Kong. This role offers broad exposure across contentious and non-contentious trade mark and copyright matters within a highly regarded, collaborative, and dynamic intellectual property practice.

experience

2 years

skills

Paralegal, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Patent, Copyright

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree