Legal firms, from the smallest of local operators to the largest of international corporations, rely on all the members of their teams to help them remain effective and efficient. In the increasingly complex world of global law, the role of Legal Secretary has become crucial. This can be a demanding job, but it will also be a highly rewarding one for the right people.

So what would make you ideal for such a role? Perhaps first and foremost, you’ll be an excellent problem solver, someone who can relish a challenge, even when the pressure is at its most demanding. Legal Secretaries come from all types of background and can have a wide range of personality traits, but one thing they all have in common is the ability to cope well when everyone else is flustered. Business skills that are relevant include, experience in handing bills, preparing bundles, document formatting and editing along with filing and Chinese and English word processing.

If you have previous experience as a Legal Secretary, the chances are you will already be in demand. Your talents can help to galvanise a legal firm, especially perhaps if you are used to the way international law firms operate. There are some other roles that could have given you useful experience, including:

• Legal Assistant
• Personal Assistant to an Associate, Senior Associate, Counsel, Partner, Consultant or Managing Partner in a law firm

…and more. If you have obtained any formal law qualifications in the past they will help you reach out for the more senior roles, but entry level positions are often available to non-specialised individuals as long as they have an aptitude for this type of work. And it’s worth remembering that Legal Secretary jobs in Hong Kong can provide the perfect starting point for a long and fulfilling career in law.

General law or sector-specific firms?

As well as firms operating in a general legal sector, there are many sector-specific practices to be found here. They include medical, criminal, copyright, intellectual property, corporate and financial. And as you might expect from a location that’s rightly regarded as a vitally important hub of international business, many well-known international law firms have offices here.

If you’d like to obtain a flavour of the type of Legal Secretary jobs in Hong Kong, all you need to do is browse our listings. Here at Page Personnel, we offer a tempting selection of vacancies throughout the region. The best way to hear about them at the earliest stage is to set up an email job alert, and don’t forget to forward your CV on to our team. We look forward to hearing from you soon.