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Notary Internship

*Must be able to work during term, for at least 2 months or more, part-time hybrid work possible - Chinese language skills NOT required but certainly a plus.*

 

*Should you not qualify for this internship, but are nonetheless interested in an internship (HR, Admin, Legal, etc.) with our firm on different terms or with a different starting date, please apply through our website.*

 

*Applicants without immediate travel plans to or residential connections in the Hong Kong SAR and/or Mainland China need not apply and will not be shortlisted should they still send in their application.*

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Job description

 

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Please only apply if you:

  • can start in February 2025;

  • are available for at least two consecutive months (8 weeks), or longer;

  • currently have the right to work in Hong Kong;

  • are a local full-time student / recent graduate.

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Ravenscroft & Schmierer offers the opportunity to intern at our law firm. Notarial work attracts a considerable volume of clients. To provide support to our Notary Public, we are looking for a student / recent graduate who can assist during term-time.

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The successful candidate will display excellent client handling skills through email, phone and in-person meetings. Moreover, diligent performance of AML (anti-money laundering) compliance tasks is essential.

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This is an opportunity for an ambitious, hands-on and proactive candidate. Further, candidates are expected to handle their tasks independently under supervision. For the notarial work, the candidate reports to our Notary Public, for AML compliance work, to our Head of Compliance.

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Although this is a Hong Kong role, the nature of how the firm operates means that international work is the norm. An international and collaborative mindset is imperative.

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Important: You must be available on-site for training. Following this, hybrid work can then be set up, with frequent on-site visits. Please only apply if you can start in January/February 2025, and are available for at least six consecutive weeks, or longer. We will only consider applications of candidates who currently have the right to work in Hong Kong/Mainland China.

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Students of all degree backgrounds with an interest in notarial matters, relatable experience and diligent administrative skills should apply.

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What's on Offer

This is an unassessed internship and a great opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to a leading law firm. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. You do not need to be a law student (please refer to the list of potential tasks below).

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Qualifications, Experience and Expectations

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Good team player with a proactive 'can-do' attitude towards given tasks.

  • Independent, responsible, diligent and highly detail oriented.

  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

  • Willing to put in the necessary hours to get things done on time.

  • High level of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.

  • Maintain a courteous and professional manner in all dealings.

  • Good knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, MS Teams.

  • Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities.

  • Respectful to the law and supportive to the need for strict AML compliance.

  • Accessible and client-oriented.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

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The above description is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this internship. As such, the role may also include additional tasks.

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Application Process

To be considered, please apply through LinkedIn. If you attach any documents, such as your CV, please do so in PDF. If you have questions, or would like to know more about this internship at Ravenscroft & Schmierer, please contact our Campus Ambassadors, call 2388 3899 during our office hours or email Mr. Robin Heemskerk (rheemskerk@rs-lawyers.com.hk). The next step in the application process would be to record and submit a brief application video (details will be provided later).

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Equal Opportunities & CSR

Ravenscroft & Schmierer is one of the first 140 signatories to the Equal Opportunities Commission’s Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers since January 2021. As such, we are committed to ensure equal treatment and opportunities to all employees free of any discriminative behaviour.​

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Moreover, we are proud to be a Shark-Free Company following the HKSF (Hong Kong Shark Foundation) guidelines. In addition, Ravenscroft & Schmierer signed the Green Arbitration Pledge, and we are a supporting organisation of the Equal Love Coalition, as we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities in life, and our LGBT+ employees should be treated equally and be able to live a life free of prejudice and discrimination.

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Ravenscroft & Schmierer

Ravenscroft & Schmierer, founded in 1985, is a ‘Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025’ top 15 ranked law firm in Hong Kong in the areas of corporate, commercial, tax, and dispute resolution, with a focus on international clients. Our lawyers come from and are qualified in multiple jurisdictions and welcome instructions from anywhere in the world.

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Recognised in the legal rankings asialaw 2023 and Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024, we were recently added to the ALB Asia Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024 list.

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We recommend reading the articles and watch the videos from our past interns:

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For further details, review the rest of our website (https://www.rs-lawyers.com.hk), and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

*Must be able to work during term-time, for at least 8 weeks or more, part-time hybrid work possible - Chinese language skills NOT required*

 

*This position is unassessed*

 

*Applicants without immediate travel plans to or residential connections in the Hong Kong SAR and/or Mainland China need not apply and will not be shortlisted should they still send in their application.

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