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Litigation Assistant (Paralegal)

Mayer Brow

  • Company Industries:Legal Services

Job Information

  • Post Date:2022-06-16
  • Career Level:Middle
  • Location:Central
  • Yr(s) of Exp:3 years
  • Qualification:Degree
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Professional Services  Legal & Compliance  Others  Others
  • Benefits:Dental insurance, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Overtime pay, Performance bonus, Five-day work week

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Provide practical support to a team of Solicitors in our Litigation Department’s Construction team
  • Assist in the provision of services to our clients, drafting documents and performing legal research
  • Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, etc.
  • Court attendances and site inspections may be required
Qualifications / Person Specification
  • University degree with exposure to legal academics
  • Litigation paralegal experience in a sizable law firm is preferable
  • Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Motivated and enthusiastic with a keen interest in litigation practice
  • Hardworking, self-motivated and efficient, and able to work under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong personal, communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Good computer skills (especially MS Word & Excel)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment-related purposes. 

At Mayer Brown, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. Attractive salary, fringe benefits and excellent career development opportunities will be offered to the right candidates.

Personal Data Privacy Information

Applicants for employment are required to provide the Firm with data about themselves ("Personal Data") to enable the Firm to assess their suitability for the position applied for and to decide the compensation and benefit package to selected applicants.  Failure to provide Personal Data will result in the Firm being unable to process their application.  Personal Data held by the Firm will be kept confidential but the Firm may transfer such data to any of the Mayer Brown Practices* (which may be updated from time to time) and/or third parties performing services for the Firm, on a confidential basis and solely for the Firm's use and benefit in accordance with our Privacy Policy.  It is the Firm's policy to retain Personal Data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purpose for a period of six months unless you expressly inform us not to use your Personal Data.  You may re-apply any time after six months.  Please contact our Regional General Counsel (Asia) at 16th-19th Floors, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, for your right to access or correct your Personal Data retained by the Firm or for any other queries about this Statement or our Privacy Policy.

* Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) (collectively the “Mayer Brown Practices”) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (the “Mayer Brown Consultancies”). The Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies are established in various jurisdictions and may be a legal person or a partnership. Details of the individual Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website.

Company Info

Mayer Brown is a distinctively global legal services provider, uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.  At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

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