Legal Clerk (IP)

Bird & Bird; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird & Bird is a highly respected global law firm in Hong Kong seeking a paralegal to support the Trade Mark team within the Intellectual Property department. The role reports to partners and associates and collaborates with other paralegals on day‑to‑day operations and projects.

Fresh graduates are welcome; legal experience is not essential but beneficial. Strong English and Chinese language skills (Cantonese and Mandarin), attention to detail, and a team‑oriented mindset are essential in our

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates will also be considered.
• 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 Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Docket incoming trade mark correspondence
• Prepare standard reports throughout the lifecycle of Hong Kong and overseas trade mark applications
• Assist with preparation of documentation and evidence materials for trade mark proceedings, etc
• Provide general administrative assistance to trade mark team

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

English language skills

Chinese language skills (Cantonese & M

Education

Fresh graduates welcome

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 and associates primarily and work closely with the other paralegals of the Intellectual Property department in Hong Kong, taking the responsibility of supporting the Trade Mark team with respect to day-to-day operations and projects. There will be career path for outstanding performer.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Docket incoming trade mark correspondence
• Prepare standard reports throughout the lifecycle of Hong Kong and overseas trade mark applications
• Assist with preparation of documentation and evidence materials for trade mark proceedings, etc
• Provide general administrative assistance to trade mark team

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Fresh graduates will also be considered
• 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 Chinese (Cantonese 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.

Admiralty, Central and Western District, HK