Legal Assistant

About the Company

DFDL was established in 1994 as an integrated legal and tax advisory firm with in-depth knowledge of developing jurisdictions. The firm operates across 12 offices in Southeast Asia, providing expertise in sectors including Banking and Finance, Energy, Real Estate, and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal research assistance to senior levels across various practice areas
• Assist senior levels with administrative tasks and document management
• Provide translation support
• Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of the Firm and to clients
• Interact with licensing and regulatory authorities as needed
• Report to and take instructions from Project Managers and supervising legal advisers
• Participate in knowledge management and professional development activities

Requirements

• 0-2 years of professional work experience in a law firm
• Excellent spoken and written English and Vietnamese
• Good international-standard legal writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong problem-solving and lateral thinking abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience at a law firm
• Strong legal research skills
• Ability to manage time and work under pressure to meet deadlines