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Kobre & Kim LLP | Litigation Assistant Position | Hong Kong (June Start)

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is an Am Law 200 global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and
investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Operating out of offices in New York,
Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Dubai,
São Paolo, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, Kobre & Kim is the premier firm for
international disputes.

Job Description

The Litigation Assistant position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the
legal industry and hands-on experience working with the firm’s attorneys. Litigation Assistants
at Kobre & Kim join case teams upon arrival and, working in close collaboration with Analysts
and Attorneys, are responsible for assisting their teams with various administrative tasks.
General duties include, among others, organization and maintenance of electronic case files,
preparation of documents for court proceedings and filings, development and implementation
of organization systems on case teams, management of the production and receipt of case
documents during discovery proceedings, review and analysis of primary and legal documents,
preparation of attorney and client binders, assistance with pre-hearing and pre-trial materials,
and coordination of in-person document delivery and collaboration with external vendors.
Litigation Assistants develop a strong command of the practical and logistical foundations
involved with legal work.

Job Qualifications

Litigation Assistants are typically high-performing college graduates. Candidates should
possess a four-year college degree, a strong GPA, and excellent teamwork, communication,
organizational, and creative and anticipatory thinking skills. Candidates should also
demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced and high-pressure
environment. Applications are encouraged from self-starting, highly-motivated individuals
displaying an interest in exploring the legal industry and pursuing a career in law. Native to
fluent Chinese and English language skills are required. Litigation Assistants are expected to
remain with the firm for a minimum of two years.

We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are either a Hong Kong
resident or already have a valid Hong Kong employment visa.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and a resume (including your GPA) to Jean.Kim@kobrekim.com.

Contact

Jean Kim
Senior Manager, Analyst & Litigation Assistant Programs