Paralegal

Cheung & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheung & Co. in Hong Kong is seeking a Paralegal to support our legal team.

You will assist solicitors in preparing and drafting legal correspondence and documents, conduct client interviews, and help organize case files and documents. You should have at least 2 years' experience in a legal firm, with probate or civil/criminal/family matter exposure; authorship of simple documents; bilingual English and Chinese; and the ability to handle files independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' practical experience in a legal firm.
• Experience in Probate and/or Civil Litigation and/or Criminal Litigation and/or Family Matter.
• Authorized clerks will be considered favorably.
• Good command of written English and Chinese.
• Able to draft simple legal documents and handle files independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors in preparing and drafting legal correspondence and documents.
• Conducting client interviews and gathering relevant information for cases.
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Providing administrative support to solicitors as needed.

Skills

Drafting documents

Client interviews

Case management

Legal research

Job description

As a Paralegal at Cheung & Co., you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting solicitors in preparing and drafting legal correspondence and documents.

Conducting client interviews and gathering relevant information for cases.

Organizing and maintaining case files and documents.

Conducting legal research and analysis to support case preparation.

Providing administrative support to solicitors as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' practical experience in legal firm, shall have experience in Probate and/or Civil Litigation and/or Criminal Litigation and/or Family Matter.

Applicants who are authorized clerks will be considered favorably.

Good command of written English and Chinese.

Able to draft simple legal documents and handle files independently.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Candidates with lesser experience will be considered with on job training provided.