Paralegal

TITUS; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

TITUS is a modern, independent Hong Kong law firm seeking a proactive Paralegal to support its legal team. The role involves research, document preparation, file management and coordination across advisory, transactional and contentious matters.

Applicants should have at least two years’ paralegal experience, strong drafting and proofreading skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. English is essential; Chinese is preferred. Immediate availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• A law degree or equivalent qualification with at least two years’ paralegal experience, ideally in a Hong Kong law firm.
• Strong research, drafting and proofreading skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience in court filing and litigation procedures is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document-management systems.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, sound judgment, respect for confidentiality, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Responsibilities

• Providing paralegal support to solicitors across a range of legal matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing summaries to support advice, transactions and case preparation.
• Assisting with drafting, reviewing and proofreading legal documents, court documents and correspondence under supervision.
• Preparing and organising supporting documents, hearing bundles and transaction documentation.
• Coordinating court filing and service of documents where required, in accordance with applicable procedures and the legal team’s instructions.
• Arranging the delivery and collection of documents and liaising with courts, government departments and other relevant parties.
• Assisting with non-contentious matters, including document preparation, due diligence and completion arrangements.
• Liaising with clients, counsel and other professional advisers on administrative and procedural matters as directed.
• Maintaining accurate and organised electronic and physical files, records and document-management systems.
• Monitoring deadlines and assisting the legal team with follow-up and matter coordination.
• Providing related clerical and administrative support and handling other tasks as required.

Skills

Research

Drafting

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Court filing experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document-management systems

Job description

TITUS is a modern, independent Hong Kong law firm providing legal services to a diverse range of clients, including local and international businesses, private and public companies, institutions and individuals. Based in Lippo Centre, Admiralty, we combine legal expertise with a practical, commercially focused approach to our clients’ business and personal needs.

The opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team.

The role will involve legal research, document preparation, file management and coordination of legal matters. You may support advisory, transactional and contentious work, with your responsibilities and practice-area allocation determined by your experience, skills and the firm’s needs.

This opportunity is suited to someone with at least one year’s relevant experience who enjoys varied work, takes ownership of tasks and works well within a team.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities will be allocated according to your experience and will include:

Providing paralegal support to solicitors across a range of legal matters.

Conducting legal research and preparing summaries to support advice, transactions and case preparation.

Assisting with drafting, reviewing and proofreading legal documents, court documents and correspondence under supervision.

Preparing and organising supporting documents, hearing bundles and transaction documentation.

Coordinating court filing and service of documents where required, in accordance with applicable procedures and the legal team’s instructions.

Arranging the delivery and collection of documents and liaising with courts, government departments and other relevant parties.

Assisting with non-contentious matters, including document preparation, due diligence and completion arrangements.

Liaising with clients, counsel and other professional advisers on administrative and procedural matters as directed.

Maintaining accurate and organised electronic and physical files, records and document-management systems.

Monitoring deadlines and assisting the legal team with follow-up and matter coordination.

Providing related clerical and administrative support and handling other tasks as required.

What we are looking for

A law degree or equivalent legal qualification, with at least two years’ paralegal or comparable experience, ideally in a Hong Kong law firm.

Strong research, drafting and proofreading skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Experience in court filing and litigation procedures is an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document-management systems.

A proactive, collaborative approach, sound judgment, respect for confidentiality, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Remuneration and availability

Salary will be commensurate with experience and relevant skills. Immediate availability or a short notice period would be an advantage.

TITUS welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Applications will be assessed on relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

Personal information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.