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  • Legal & Compliance - Officer/Paralegal

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$28,000 - HK$35,000 per month (HK$336,000 - HK$420,000 per year)

    We are hiring a legal & compliance professional to join a global financial institution.

    • Financial Institution
    • 2+ Years of work experience required
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  • Senior Paralegal - Family Office

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$40,000 - HK$60,000 per month (HK$480,000 - HK$720,000 per year)

    We are working with a newly established family office who are hiring an in-house Legal & Compliance professional to join their growing team.

    • Hybrid Function
    • Independent Role
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  • Corporate Paralegal - International Law Firm

    Quarry Bay
    Permanent
    HK$20,000 - HK$25,000 per month (HK$240,000 - HK$300,000 per year)

    We are looking for a junior-level Corporate Paralegal to join a leading international law firm in Hong Kong.

    • Native Mandarin Required
    • IPO Experience Preferred
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  • Legal Assistant - IPO - US Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent

    We are looking for an experienced IPO Legal Assistant to join a US law firm.

    • HK & US IPO
    • Mandarin Language Skills Essential
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  • Assistant Legal Manager - In-house Commercial

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$40,000 - HK$50,000 per month (HK$480,000 - HK$600,000 per year)

    We're seeking a skilled Assistant Legal Manager to join a well-established Hong Kong company. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing legal aspects of the business, ensuring compliance with laws and industry regulations.

    • Large Hong Kong Conglomerate
    • Attractive Package
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  • Legal & Compliance Assistant - Native Mandarin Required

    Quarry Bay
    Permanent
    HK$25,000 - HK$28,000 per month (HK$300,000 - HK$336,000 per year)

    This role is a critical position within the Legal & Compliance Department of a thriving business services company, focusing on maintaining compliance and mitigating risks.

    • Global Platform
    • Clear Career Progression Track
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  • Client Onboarding Analyst - Swiss Private Bank!

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$35,000 - HK$40,000 per month (HK$420,000 - HK$480,000 per year)

    A Client Onboarding Analyst role has opened up in a Swiss Private Bank. This role will assist Client Documentation team to handle name screening, data capture, client documentation review for private banking clients. The candidate should have 2-5 years of working experience in client onboarding, account opening, name screening, client documentation review, data entry for PB/HNW clients within private banking, immediately available candidates preferred.

    • International working environment
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  • Compliance Associate - Global Corporate Bank

    Central
    Permanent
    HK$500,000 - HK$550,000 per year

    This position seeks a Compliance Manager (Associate) with expertise in the banking industry focusing on regulatory compliance duties. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial regulations and a track record of promoting ethical and compliant business operations.

    • looking for strong HKMA experience !
    • looking for strong regulatory compliance experience !
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  • Junior Legal Counsel - Legal and Regulatory

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent

    Our client is seeking junior Legal Counsel to join our legal team.

    • Stable and growing tech company
    • Good inhouse exposure
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  • Assistant Accountant - Professional Service Company

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$30,000 - HK$40,000 per month (HK$360,000 - HK$480,000 per year)

    The client is looking for an assistant accountant who can support daily accounting operations, including account payable, account receivable and general ledger.

    • Well-known professional service company
    • 5-day WFH Policy
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  • SVP, Central Compliance - Global Investment Bank

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$900,000 - HK$1,080,000 per year

    This position, SVP, Central Compliance involves ensuring the company's compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements with the SFC and HKEx. The role is based in Hong Kong, in the financial services industry, within the Compliance department.

    • Looking for SFC/HKEx regulatory compliance bkgd !
    • Looking for 8-10 years of central compliance experience !
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The legal world can be a complex one in Hong Kong, and of course, as you climb higher up the career ladder it can also provide a very good living. One of the 10 highest-paying roles in Hong Kong for 2023, for instance, is the head of the legal team. But, more than that, legal roles also offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. For many legal specialists, the role of a Paralegal is one of the first rungs on that ladder, and as such it attracts a great deal of interest from job applicants.

What is a paralegal?

A paralegal is a professional who supports lawyers in providing legal services. Their responsibilities involve tasks like file management, document drafting and amending, legal research, and assisting the compliance team. 

Paralegals can specialise in various legal domains, including, criminal law, personal injury, bankruptcy, business and corporate, intellectual property, immigration, family law, and real estate. In larger organisations, paralegals may focus on specific phases of a case rather than overseeing it from start to finish.

Qualities needed to be successful in a paralegal job?

As paralegals need to navigate complex legal proceedings and documents on a daily basis, they must possess a combination of research skills, organisational skills, and communication skills. A  number of areas of specialisation could also be needed from Paralegals, including:

  • Advocacy
  • Crime
  • Property transactions
  • Personal injury
  • Medical negligence
  • Estate administration
  • Consumer law
  • Litigation
  • Corporate disputes
  • Divorce proceedings
  • Mediation

…and more. The law can be a diverse entity, and the work of a Paralegal will need to reflect that diversity. Successful ones, it should be noted, tend to be learning and developing all the time, acquiring and honing the skills and experience required to take on more senior legal roles later in life.

Qualifications and technical skills - many paths lead to becoming a paralegal 

While many people go from college, university, or law school straight into a Paralegal role in Hong Kong, there are some who have had other jobs first. They include Legal Secretaries, Legal Recruiters, Contracts Administrators, Mediators, Conflict Specialists, Compliance Assistants, Legal Assistants, and more. Many paths can help you become a Paralegal, and as a result of this, you could find you have plenty of competition when applying for vacancies.

Employers may look for a variety of experience and qualifications from their candidates. Individuals with good language and communications skills, sharp investigative ability, and solid knowledge of legal procedures are likely to have an advantage in securing a paralegal job in Hong Kong.

Duties - the role and responsibilities of a paralegal

There are many duties that could come under your responsibility in any given week. The job description of a paralegal includes preparing paperwork for upcoming court cases, interviewing potential witnesses, carrying out research relevant to a case, drafting documents in regard to financial transactions, engaging with clients in person, by letter and on the phone, organising diaries and generally supporting the more senior members of the practice.

One thing you can be absolutely sure of is the fact that your new Paralegal role is likely to be a busy one. Most of your days will be hectic, there will often be upcoming deadlines that need to be met and plenty of people in the practice will be looking to you to get everything done on time and in full.

Salary and remuneration - what is a paralegal’s salary in Hong Kong?

Given the importance of legal support in various industries, paralegals in Hong Kong can expect a competitive remuneration package and salary. The specific salary range will depend on factors such as the level of seniority and experience required for the position. In companies or firms where the paralegal role is heavily valued, employers may offer more attractive salaries and benefits for the role.

Career development - next step after a paralegal job

In the legal field, there are various paths for career progression after working as a paralegal in Hong Kong. With experience and further education, paralegals can explore job opportunities for advancement. Some potential next steps include becoming a senior paralegal, specialising in a specific area of law, pursuing further legal qualifications to become a lawyer, or even taking on managerial roles within a legal department or law firm. The paralegal role serves as a solid foundation for future growth and advancement in the legal profession.

Paralegal jobs and more

To find out more about the best Paralegal jobs in Hong Kong, check out the list of vacancies currently available through Michael Page. Be sure to forward your CV to our team, and if you set up an email job alert you can find out about the most suitable positions at the earliest possible stage.

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