Hugill & Ip Hiring! Full Time PARALEGAL - LEGAL EXECUTIVE (Probate) in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

PARALEGAL / LEGAL EXECUTIVE (Probate)

Hugill & Ip is a young, dynamic, independent Hong Kong law firm. Our partners have decades of experience providing bespoke legal advice and exceptional client service to businesses in Hong Kong and internationally. Our core team comprises partners who are recognised as leaders in the areas of General Litigation, Probate & Trust, Employment & Business Immigration, and Corporate & Commercial. We endeavour to build lasting client relationships based on trust, professionalism and discretion.

We are currently looking for an experienced PARALEGAL / LEGAL EXECUTIVE (Probate) to bring his / her knowledge and expertise to the firm.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing specialized paralegal support to fee-earners in all aspects of non-contentious and contentious probate, estate administration, and trust matters.

• Preparing, reviewing, and filing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration with the relevant Probate Registry.

• Drafting key legal documents, including wills, deeds of variation, estate accounts, and detailed correspondence with executors, beneficiaries, and financial institutions.

• Undertaking detailed legal research regarding intestacy rules, inheritance tax liabilities, and cross-jurisdictional estate requirements.

• Assisting with the collection, valuation, and inventory of estate assets and liabilities, and managing the distribution process.

• Performing translation work related to estate documents or client communication when necessary.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

• University Degree, Diploma in Legal (Executive) Studies or equivalent is a definite advantage

• At least 2 year of experience in Probate work

• Strong command in English and Cantonese

• Detail-minded and able to work in fast paced environment

• Immediate availability is an added advantage

To apply, please submit your full resume with expected salary to Hugill & Ip by clicking "Apply Now".

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