Legal Clerk

Bird & Bird; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird & Bird in Hong Kong is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property team. You will handle day-to-day operations, draft correspondence, manage case files, and coordinate with patent professionals on cross-border matters.

The role offers a clear career path for outstanding performers within a leading international law firm. Strong English and Mandarin language skills are essential, with a university degree and at least one year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree with a minimum of 1 year working experience in a professional firm.
• Legal related working experience is not essential but will be an advantage.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with translation of legal documents and client letters.
• Support billing and invoicing processes.
• Draft and format engagement letters and client correspondence.
• Coordinate with Patent Agents and legal professionals on case matters.
• Maintain and update case files and databases; manage deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for the IP team.
• Provide general administrative support to the IP team.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

English and Mandarin

Education

University degree

Job description

Bird & Bird is a highly respected global law firm. We have built our international reputation not only on exceptional legal expertise, but also on our ability to think beyond the details of law to meet our clients' needs. Since 2012 we have experienced significant growth to our practice in Asia and now have a team of 40 partners and over 130 lawyers and legal professionals and 100 support staff located across our regional network of offices in Hong Kong (1995), Beijing (2004), Shanghai (2008), Singapore (2009), Sydney (2014), Shenzhen (2023) and Tokyo (2024).

The firm offers excellent prospects for progression and our culture provides all our people with world-class support to achieve their ambitions and goals.

OUR PROMISE

Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment and we are an equal opportunities employer. We will actively support and supervise your professional development. For those with the necessary energy and ability, we will ensure that the firm is a first-class platform on which you can develop into an industry leader. We support an agile working environment and are happy to discuss flexible working. The role offers potentially significant career progression.

ROLE

This role will report to the partners primarily and work closely with the other paralegals and associates of the Intellectual Property department in Hong Kong, taking the responsibility of supporting the team with respect to day-to-day operations and projects. There will be a career path for outstanding performers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with translation of legal and technical documents
• Support in billing and invoicing process
• Draft and format engagement letter and other client correspondence
• Coordinate with Patent Agents and legal professionals on case matters
• Maintain and updates case files and databases, and manage deadlines of projects
• Schedule meetings, and manage calendars for the team
• Provide general administrative support to IP team

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Holder of university degree with a minimum of 1-year working experience in a professional firm
• Legal related working experience is not essential but will be an advantage
• Team player, willing to learn and attention to details is important
• Good language skills in English and Mandarin.

WHY JOIN US

• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of intellectual property, dispute resolution and outbound legal matters in an international law firm environment.
• Work alongside experienced partners and associates on complex, cross-border matters.
• Develop your legal research, drafting, and client management skills in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Be part of a firm committed to excellence in client service and professional development.