Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs.
Position Details The ideal candidate will primarily administer core client and matter opening/closing processes such as conflicts of interests, engagement letters, client due diligence and database management, and will assist on various related ad hoc department tasks.
The successful candidate will excel in working alongside multiple other administrative departments, as well as teams of lawyers in pursuit of advancing the firm's objectives.
This role is entry level, internal facing, and non-fee earning.
Please note, this role is not part of the Kobre & Kim Analyst Program.
Supervisor The Legal Department Analyst will report to the Assistant Manager (Cayman Islands based)Location: Hong Kong or Shanghai Primary Responsibilities The following responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with firm protocols, policies and procedures and best practices.
The below is not an exhaustive list but provides an expectation of the likely day-to-day responsibilities.
Conducting various due diligence and extensive research and analysis Advising lawyers and other business service professionals on best practices and Department protocols on client matters Analyzing a large amount of data, interpreting, and communicating results in a clear and concise manner with various stakeholders Strong understanding of the Firm's protocols and best practices, with consistent and strict adherence Drafting and proofreading externally facing communications including engagement/disengagement letters/audit letters/vendor engagement letters and waivers Assisting with the development of the Department's processes via identifying and recommending the creation of new procedures, or updates to existing protocols Performing ad hoc departmental tasks as necessary Requirements1-2 years working in a professional service firm providing support to lawyers or business service professional Law firm experience is a plus (significant experience working in the internal risk and compliance function of a law firm would be preferable)Experience with conflicts software or other database experience; management and development of such systems is a plus Experience with legal research and other resources to pull & interpret company information Excellent communication skills Accuracy, carefulness and detail oriented in all aspects of work including the ability to create and review error-free documents Team player with confidence to communicate laterally as well as vertically in a fast-paced organization with consistently professional attitude and demeanor Team player who communicates confidently while adopting a consistently professional attitude.
Tech-savvy, the ability and desire to learn new technologies and systems integration Possess a customer service mindset focusing on providing recommendations and/or solutions to complex challenges to support the execution of firm objectives Education And General Requirements Undergraduate degree/B.
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required Company Description Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insolvency disputes, intellectual property litigation, international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.
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government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 400 employees throughout the firm's 15 global office locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.
Further information about the firm is available at Kobre & Kim employees take pride in providing our clients around the world with service that is timely, accurate, unbiased, and trusted.
We have a profound respect for the professions and clients we serve and define our success in terms of their success.
Our work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial.
We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities.
Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.
Kobre & Kim values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law.
