Paralegal at Ogier

The role

Ogier Hong Kong is seeking a Paralegal to support its M&A practice group. This role is for an experienced paralegal who will provide comprehensive legal support to fee earners within the team.

What you'll do

Undertake work in support of a team of fee earners, meeting an agreed target chargeable hours
Undertake various due diligence work and searches at the request of fee-earner
Draft, amend and translate legal documents at the request of fee-earners
Act as primary line of communication between fee-earners and clients
Ensure that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system
Maintain and amend client records and contact names where appropriate
Ensure files are kept up to date (including filing of documents, emails and correspondence) when active and that files are closed/archived once the matter is concluded following instruction from the relevant fee-earner
Delegate certain administration tasks received from the fee-earners as per the specific team workflow model
Provide complete assistance to all fee-earners and clients regarding various legal issues
Lead the way with innovation, technology and tools by supporting and trialling new initiatives
Act as primary contact for team-specific legal and business services queries as the embedded team support
Screen incoming telephone calls, taking and relaying accurate messages where necessary
Arrange and set up conference and outgoing calls for the team
Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making
Be a team player and assist others within the team / firm whenever possible
Take up any urgent or ad-hoc tasks as may be allocated by the fee earners as well as working through various deadlines

What we're looking for

Previous legal experience or relevant legal studies completed (LLB/GDL/LPC/PCLL or equivalent)

Ability to pay attention to details and produce works with a good degree of accuracy

Have a great sense of responsibility and have the ability to work independently and proactively

Proficient in Word/Outlook and a working knowledge of Excel

Have excellent organisation, administration and communication skills to undertake work at a high-level and of a confidential nature

Ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow with reference to key deadlines

Ability to adapt to the continual roll-out of innovative tools and processes

Supportive of and able to demonstrate agile and flexible working

Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (written and spoken)

Prior experience in offshore sector and/or assisting with US IPOs and other corporate transactions· nice to have

Administrative and document management experience· nice to have

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