Paralegal (Korean Speaking)
Herbert Smith Freehills.com
Office
Hong Kong
Full Time
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Korean speaking Paralegal to join our Korean Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
You will work on high-value cross-border disputes, collaborating closely with a multilingual team across multiple jurisdictions. In this role you will be involved in legal research, drafting, document management and evidence preparation, while also supporting a wide range of Korea‑focused initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in and facilitate meetings and communications involving Korean‑speaking stakeholders;
- Support matters where a significant volume of communications or documentation is in Korean;
- Assist in preparing pitch materials and presentations;
- Coordinate roadshows and client‑facing events;
- Monitor relevant platforms for new business and bidding opportunities;
- Review Korea‑focused industry and market publications to identify developments and opportunities.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Korean language skills;
- An excellent academic record;
- Experience working on disputes matters in a law firm environment;
- Strong communication and time management skills;
- Ability to use or a strong interest in learning to use AI‑powered tools to enhance efficiency;
- Self-motivation, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to challenge yourself;
- Readiness to work hard but collaboratively in a friendly but high-performing team.
Team
DisputesWorking Pattern
Full timeLocation
Hong KongContract Type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
