Job Description
Provide administrative and operational support to lawyers in the Family department for legal matters such as estate planning, family trusts, family businesses, and family dispute resolution:
- Assist in the management of files, preparation of court documents, and drafting of correspondences
- Perform clerical duties such as scheduling of appointments and meetings; tracking of timelines and deadlines; collating and organising data and documents; sending of letters/emails; online submission of forms, documents, and reports etc.
- Communicate regularly with clients and manage client relationships
- Collaborate with the legal team to develop legal strategies that meet clients' needs
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a Diploma in law or a related field
- Experience in family law, estate planning, and family wealth management
- Experience in managing high net worth clients with sensitivity to confidential information
- Good communication and writing skills in English
- Proficiency in spoken Mandarin to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking clients on legal matters
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Candidates with no prior experience, but with a deep interest in family practice will be considered for training
