Senior litigation clerk/assistant

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Clerk for its premier dispute resolution team in Hong Kong. The role involves preparing court documents, organizing trial bundles, and coordinating with courts and barristers to support litigation work.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ experience in a reputable Hong Kong law firm, with strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and electronic filing platforms, and fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Litigation Clerk in a Hong Kong law firm.
• Diploma in Legal Studies or equivalent is advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (RHC) and filing protocols.
• Proficiency with electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong English, Cantonese, and Mandarin skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court documents, affirmations, pleadings, and legal correspondence across all levels of Hong Kong courts and tribunals.
• Assemble, paginate, and organize complex court and trial bundles with strict procedural compliance.
• Conduct public and statutory searches (Companies Registry, Business Registration Office, Land Registry, litigation databases).
• Manage filing and service of court documents (physical and electronic).
• Coordinate hearings, trials, and urgent applications with court clerks, bailiffs, process servers, and barristers.
• Provide administrative support to litigation lawyers on court-related matters and document lifecycles.

Skills

5+ years experience

Diploma in Legal Studies

Civil Procedure Rules (RHC)

Electronic court filing

Legal English/Cantonese/Mandarin

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Legal Studies or equivalent

Tools

Electronic court filing platforms

Job description

Senior Litigation Clerk - (Hong Kong)

A leading top-tier law firm in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Clerk to join its premier dispute resolution practice.

About the company

Our client is one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Hong Kong.

About the team

You will join a top-tier litigation support team collaborating closely with leading dispute resolution partners, solicitors, and barristers.

About the job

• Prepare court documents, affirmations, pleadings, and legal correspondence across all levels of Hong Kong court and tribunal proceedings.
• Assemble, paginate, and organize complex court and trial bundles, ensuring strict compliance with procedural directions and Court Practice Directions.
• Conduct comprehensive public and statutory searches, including Companies Registry, Business Registration Office, Land Registry, and litigation search databases.
• Manage the physical and electronic filing and service of court documents.
• Coordinate logistics with court clerks, bailiffs, process servers, and barristers' chambers for hearings, trials, and urgent applications.
• Provide seamless administrative support to litigation lawyers on court-related matters, managing document lifecycles and ad‑hoc task assignments as required.

Skills & Experience required

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Clerk within a reputable law firm in Hong Kong; experience within a top‑tier or international law firm is strongly preferred.
• Diploma in Legal Studies, Legal Executive qualification, or equivalent legal qualification is highly advantageous.
• Thorough, practical knowledge of Hong Kong litigation practices, Civil Procedure Rules (RHC), court mechanics, and filing protocols.
• Proven proficiency in operating electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and fast, accurate English and Chinese word processing.
• Outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative team attitude.

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