Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

About the team

Established in 1998, our office in Bangkok is home to one of the country's premier commercial litigation and arbitration practices, offering Thai litigation and regulatory advice alongside international and local disputes professionals.

Our disputes team have extensive experience in cases on administrative law, banking disputes, class actions, concession, construction disputes, domestic and international arbitration, insurance disputes, international trade disputes, investment treaty claims, labour and employment, restructuring, turnaround and insolvency and white-collar crime investigation. Our corporate team focuses on M&A, joint ventures, FDI, compliance, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, data privacy and cybersecurity, employment & labour, and full spectrum of competition/antitrust matters including merger control.

When it comes to Thai matters, we are one of the most experienced international firms, having worked for Thai and international clients on local and international matters for decades. This gives us in-depth experience of the market, whilst having extensive international resources throughout global network. We have established excellent working relationships with local authorities, giving us the ability to quickly and easily understand the latest developments and practices, and access to key contacts within government and regulatory bodies. We provide high quality, commercially aware legal advice and representation based on in-depth legal experience and business practices in Thailand. We provide effective representation during negotiations and claims but are fully aware of the business priority for achieving sensible and cost-effective commercial solutions. Our thorough understanding of the legal, political, commercial, and cultural landscape enables us to provide clients with cutting-edge, yet practical advice – always tailored to meet unique local requirements. Our lawyers are fluent in Thai and English, and practice Thai law.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Disputes practice in Bangkok, supporting a high‑performing team advising on complex local and cross‑border dispute matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and detail‑driven paralegal to work closely with leading disputes lawyers in a collaborative and international environment.

Based in our Bangkok office, you will provide essential paralegal support across a broad range of dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations. You will work closely with partners, associates and other legal professionals, contributing to the efficient and high‑quality delivery of client work.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of paralegal and administrative support activities, which may include:

• Assisting with the preparation, review and management of legal documents, pleadings, submissions and correspondence.
• Conducting legal and factual research including litigation research and the preparation of related reports and summarising findings for the legal team.
• Managing matter files, document databases and electronic discovery platforms.
• Coordinating filing corporate and company-related documentation with relevant authorities, including company incorporation, corporate registrations, amendments to corporate records, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinating the filing of court documents with the relevant courts and other relevant government authorities, and managing deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Liaising with courts, external counsel, clients and other stakeholders as required, including coordination and communication with other relevant government authorities.
• Supporting hearing and trial preparation, including bundles and chronologies.
• Assisting with general practice management and knowledge support tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably within a disputes, litigation or arbitration practice
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with legal documents and document management systems
• A proactive, flexible and team‑oriented approach
• Proficiency in English; Thai language capability will be highly regarded
• Demonstrates curiosity around innovation and AI in legal practice

Team

Disputes

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Bangkok

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.