Paralegal
DLA Piper Seoul Office is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Paralegal or Legal Assistant (1-3+ years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial law) to support our attorneys across a broad range of cross-border and international legal matters. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading global law firm and work closely with lawyers across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative work assignments
- Conduct legal, regulatory, and business research
- Prepare, review, and organize legal documents and transaction-related materials
- Support the preparation of client pitches, proposals, presentations, and other business development materials in collaboration with the BD/Marketing team and attorneys
- Handle communications with clients and external parties under attorney supervision
- Provide translation and document review support in Korean and English
- Manage filings, document databases, and matter-related records
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and other client-related activities as needed
About you
- Bachelor's degree required; law school graduate preferred but not mandatory
- Prior experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or other legal environment is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English
- Strong research, organizational, and multitasking skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.