Paralegal

Found in: Talent HK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China K&L Gates Full time
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Position: Paralegal Department: Administration and Operations Office:

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.

The firm’s wider Hong Kong practice, comprising lawyers in Hong Kong as well as overseas, assists Hong Kong companies doing business in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and beyond with their diverse contentious and non-contentious legal needs.

Our Hong Kong office is seeking a Paralegal.

JOB SCOPE

Utilizes the firm's software and technology, specifically any practice-group driven technology Examines, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes information relating to particular questions to create a logical and usable work product Investigates factual issues by using a variety of resources, including client and industry repositories established by the case team or practice group, statutes, regulations, well-established and/or firm approved on-line media/web sites, as well as other outside sources Maintains client, matter, or practice group specific extranets, databases or libraries in appropriate electronic format or hard copy (or both as required by project guidelines) Presents results of all projects effectively in e-mails, written memos or in logical discussion; proactively provides status updates to project stakeholders Creates and maintains spreadsheets, utilizing standard formulas Coordinates the tracking and storage of client information in conjunction with the firm's Records Department; remain in compliance with department and firm policies Maintains all administrative standards set by the firm, including the preparation and submittal of daily time entries, attendance at administrative meetings, and other administrative tasks as assigned Any ad hoc duties and projects assigned by lawyers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree is required with minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience Excellent communication skills including bilingual language ability for both Chinese and English Working understanding of the legal terminology and the foundation of law specific to the practice group Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to be trained on specific practice group technology Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow up on assignments and produce a quality work product with appropriate oversight Maintain a positive, flexible and committed attitude; work collaboratively as part of a practice support team Ability and time management skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions Critical thinking skills to make decisions, a willingness to follow instructions, and responsibility to bring all problems, concerns, or discrepancies to the attention of the supervising lawyer Remain current in practice area industry trends and in the legal profession; proactively seek out training opportunities Sound judgment in decision making to solve problems and achieve defined business outcomes Organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision Proactive working attitude and take the initiative in handling projects and ability to maintain confidentiality around firm and client matters

OUR OFFER

Permanent  Full Time

If you are keen to take up the challenge and be part of the team, please submit your application with your CV to .

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