Legal Secretary (Family Law)

About the role

We are seeking a diligent Legal Secretary to support our family law team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will assist lawyers with day‑to‑day administrative tasks, ensuring that case files and correspondence are handled efficiently and confidentially.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents and court filings related to family law matters.
• Organise and maintain case files, ensuring accurate records and proper document management.
• Manage lawyers’ diaries, schedule meetings, court appointments and track deadlines.
• Liaise professionally with clients, courts and external parties.
• Perform general clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and office administration.
• Support the implementation and upkeep of filing and document‑management systems while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Required profile

• Experience supporting legal teams or working as a legal secretary in a law‑firm environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple cases and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an advantage.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and client‑service orientation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills

• Legal document drafting, formatting and proofreading.
• File management and data‑entry proficiency.
• Diary and calendar management.