The Paralegal will report directly to the partner and assist lawyers with a variety of legal and supporting tasks, from preparation of first draft documents, research and know-how development, to serving as the client relationship contact point.

We expect her/him to be driven, hungry for knowledge, pleasant to have around, and capable of independently thinking.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Drafting

prepare fee quote and engagement letter

prepare and update legal opinions and due diligence reports

draft corporate authorisations and statutory filing documents

prepare/review English and Chinese translation

Research and Know-how development

maintain and update our know-how library

perform legal research

conduct company search and court search and review search results

Transaction Management

assist with the transaction management, from fee quote/engagement letter, to daily communication, and to closing  and invoicing

assist in the set up of various funds/corporate vehicles and filing with governmental bodies

Administration & organization

provide support for the training of interns

conduct conflict search and review search results

organize files and matters and assist with WIP/AR management

liaise with credit controller, corporate service/fiduciary and other support teams

Competencies Required

a Master’s degree in law  with excellent academic performance

passed PRC bar and NY bar holder is preferred

confident in communicating/conversing in both English and Chinese

a can-do attitude, able to work in a demanding professional environment

high levels of computer literacy and competence

strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a team