Legal Secretary – Bilingual (Korean/English)
Position Overview
Job Description
Legal Secretary – Bilingual (Korean/English)
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners is hiring a Bilingual Legal Secretary for its Seoul office. As a joint venture between a global firm and a Korean practice, the role requires seamless switching between Korean and English in all administrative and legal support functions, supporting attorneys working across Korean and international jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents in both Korean and English, including contracts, memoranda, and court filings
- Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings across time zones, and arrange international travel
- Process conflict checks, new matter openings, and billing administration using Baker McKenzie's global systems
- Coordinate document translations between Korean and English for cross-border transactions
- Liaise with Baker McKenzie secretarial teams globally and manage incoming international correspondence
Requirements
- 2+ years of legal secretary experience in a Korean or international law firm
- Native-level Korean and business-level English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal billing software
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple attorneys' workloads simultaneously
Responsibilities
Legal Secretary – Bilingual (Korean/English)
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners is hiring a Bilingual Legal Secretary for its Seoul office. As a joint venture between a global firm and a Korean practice, the role requires seamless switching between Korean and English in all administrative and legal support functions, supporting attorneys working across Korean and international jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents in both Korean and English, including contracts, memoranda, and court filings
- Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings across time zones, and arrange international travel
- Process conflict checks, new matter openings, and billing administration using Baker McKenzie's global systems
- Coordinate document translations between Korean and English for cross-border transactions
- Liaise with Baker McKenzie secretarial teams globally and manage incoming international correspondence
Requirements
- 2+ years of legal secretary experience in a Korean or international law firm
- Native-level Korean and business-level English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal billing software
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple attorneys' workloads simultaneously
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
₩3,000,000 - ₩4,500,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Junior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
