Full Time Legal Executive (2-5 year's experience)

About the role

CHEVALIER LAW LLC is looking to hire a Legal Executive/Paralegal to join the firm’s intellectual property practice. The Legal Executive/Paralegal will report to its Director leading its intellectual property practice and will be responsible to provide general support for all aspects of intellectual property work. He/she will be expected to have a high degree of professionalism, good work ethics and legal research and analytic abilities.

Responsibilities:

- Supporting the IP Director in undertaking various administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s IP practice.

- Assist with legal research and drafting of legal opinions.

- Assist in the preparation and/or proofreading of legal documents, such as contracts, presentations, and reports.

- Conducting legal and litigation searches as needed.

- Assist in preparation of trademark and design filing, IP portfolio management work.

- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the legal team.

- Maintain and update the firm’s databases and records, physically and electronically.

- Prepare and respond to clients’ correspondence and inquiries.

- Assist in the preparation of materials and presentations for legal meetings.

- Manage and monitor work timelines, prepare invoices and assist with payment collection.

- Assist with other administrative tasks (including document management) as needed.

Requirements

- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) in a common law jurisdiction such as England, Australia, Malaysia or Hong Kong.

- Candidates who had previously taken and passed IP related modules in university will have an advantage.

- Candidates with previous relevant work experience in litigation, corporate and/or IP practices will also have an advantage.

- Well organised and good time management skills.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to work independently and proactively.

- Candidate must be a team player.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)/Diploma or IP-related studies.

- 2-5 years working experience in a law firm as a legal executive, paralegal or IP executive.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.