Litigation Assistant | Miami and Hong Kong Offices

Kobre & Kim is an Am Law 200 global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Recognised 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.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations. With more than 150 lawyers and analysts admitted in multiple jurisdictions throughout the firm’s 14 global office and service centre locations, Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

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.

Kobre & Kim is currently accepting applications for summer 2018 and potential immediate start in our Miami and Hong Kong offices. All litigation assistants have opportunities for advancement after their first year. Compensation is highly competitive. Mandarin language skills are expected to work in our Hong Kong office. No language skills are required to work in our Miami office but those with advanced Spanish and Portuguese language skills are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidates are required to have native or fluent level English language skills to work in any Kobre & Kim office. Additional language skills that are not necessary, but a plus, include German, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, Spanish and Portuguese.

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, 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. Litigation Assistants are expected to remain with the firm for a minimum of two years. Compensation is highly competitive. All litigation assistant have opportunities for advancement after their first year and/or transfer to other offices worldwide.

Application Instructions

To apply, email your resume/CV (include your GPA) and cover letter to McCall Huey, Manager of Litigation Assistants, at McCall.Huey@kobrekim.com. 

Email McCall.Huey@kobrekim.com or recruiting@kobrekim.com with any questions.