Litigation Assistant, Seoul (Fall 2025)

Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.

Position Details:

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is an Am Law 200 global law firm that focuses exclusively on disputes and investigations. Recognized as a premier firm for cross-border disputes, Kobre & Kim’s practice areas include financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and government enforcement and regulatory investigations. We maintain offices in Seoul, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, Delaware, London, Tel Aviv, Dubai, São Paolo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands.

Kobre & Kim is committed to incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

Job Description

The Litigation Assistant position offers recent college graduates and early-career professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex civil and criminal financial litigation. Litigation Assistants are integrated immediately into case teams and are responsible for assisting with various tasks, working closes with attorneys across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze legal documents and case materials

• Organize and manage deadlines and electronic case files

• Prepare materials for meetings, court proceedings, and filings

• Develop and implement organizational systems for case teams

• Prepare attorney and client binders

• Conduct factual and financial analysis

• Perform legal research

• Attend court proceedings or client meetings under attorney supervision

• Coordinate in-person document delivery

The Litigation Assistant role provides a strong foundation in the practical and logistical aspects of legal work and litigation support.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• Fluent to native Korean and English language proficiency

• Legal authorization to work in Korea

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university with a strong academic record

• Demonstrated excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in law and potential pursuit of a legal career

• Students of all majors, including STEM, finance, social sciences, and liberal arts are encouraged to apply

This is a full-time role targeting a start date in October of 2025. A minimum two-year commitment is expected.

Additional Information

Litigation Assistants collaborate with attorneys and professionals across Kobre & Kim's global offices. After the first year, top performers have opportunities for advancement, including team leadership roles, practice area specialization, and/or potential international office transfers.

Based on experience and qualifications, the base salary is approximately ₩65,000,000, inclusive of a fixed overtime rate, plus an annual bonus contingent upon firm performance.

How to Apply

Please submit the following in one PDF file:

• English resume/CV

• English cover letter

• Unofficial academic transcript or academic performance documentation (English, if available)

• Two English writing samples (argumentative or research papers between 5-10 pages; excerpts acceptable)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This role is based in our Seoul office. Transfer requests may be considered after one year of employment.

While we strive to move efficiently, all applications are reviewed manually and holistically. If you are facing a competing offer deadline or have any additional questions on our recruiting process for this role, please email apacalarecruiting@kobrekim.com.

Kobre & Kim is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. Kobre & Kim provides equal opportunity to all applicants, candidates and employees on the basis of individual qualification without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, national origin, physical and mental disability, genetic information and history, sexual orientation, or other category protected by state or federal law. Kobre & Kim does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, benefits, or any other condition of employment.