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Junior Legal Secretary & Administrative Assistant ($33k)

Central and Western District Permanent HK$28,000 - HK$35,000 per month (HK$336,000 - HK$420,000 per year) View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a junior secretarial/admin professional to join a newly established international law firm in Hong Kong. Supporting expatriate Partners and Associates, the role suits a near-native English speaker with strong organisational skills, and the mindset to thrive in a start-up environment.
  • Purely English-speaking Environment
  • New start-up Law Firm

About Our Client

A newly established law firm founded by senior partners formerly from a globally top-ranked international law firm. The culture is professional, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, operating in a purely English-speaking expatriate environment.

Job Description

  • Provide legal secretarial support to 2 Partners and 2 Associates
  • Assist with document formatting, proofreading, and minor amendments
  • Handle matter opening, conflict checks, and filing (electronic and physical)
  • Support time entry and basic billing coordination
  • Maintain contact databases and record updates
  • Deliver high-touch EA-style support including meetings, calls, and travel scheduling
  • Assist with onboarding logistics for new hires
  • Liaise with serviced office reception and support office operations as needed
  • General ad hoc support to the COO when required

The Successful Applicant

  • 2-5 years of secretarial or team administration experience within legal, financial or professional services firms
  • High proficiency in English and Chinese language skills
  • Comfortable working in a newly set-up, evolving environment
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, open-minded, and genuinely helpful
  • Professional, organised, and willing to learn with a positive attitude

What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package including group medical coverage
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 5-day work week, with work-from-home policy
  • Office in premium Central area



This is a rare opportunity to grow alongside a firm at its early stage, offering career growth opportunity and hands-on exposure to senior Partners and firm leadership in a highly professional, international environment.

Contact
Janice Wong
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962204
Phone number
+852 3602 2419

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Legal Secretary/Support Staff
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Central and Western District
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Janice Wong
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2419
Job Reference
JN-032026-6962204

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