Community Law Advocate

PRO BONO SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pro bono organization in Singapore is seeking a passionate Community Law Advocate to provide mentorship and legal assistance. This role involves representing individuals in community law matters and collaborating with social service sectors to promote integrated legal care. Applicants must be admitted to the Singapore bar and demonstrate a commitment to pro bono work.

Qualifications

• Community law practice experience (e.g. family, Syariah, civil personal matters).
• Demonstrated passion for pro bono work.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and leadership role to Community Law Fellows.
• Providing legal guidance and support to community law applicants.
• Assisting in decisions regarding legal aid grants.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Legal Guidance

Education

Admitted to the Singapore bar

Job description

Are you a passionate legal professional committed to making a difference in the lives of others through pro bono work? We invite you to join our team as a Community Law Advocate , where you will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior lawyers, supporting the community through legal assistance, and fostering a culture of integrated legal care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performing a dedicated mentoring and leadership role to the Community Law Fellows (comprising junior lawyers).

2. Providing legal guidance to applicants at the Community Law Centres.

3. Assisting management in deciding on whether legal aid should be granted to applicants.

4. Representing individuals who have been granted legal aid in community law matters (e.g. family, Syariah and civil personal matters).

5. Collaborating with and providing legal guidance to members of the social service sector to promote the practice of integrated legal care.

6. Acting as Ambassadors to actively engage, train and expand the volunteer pool to support pro bono work.

7. Assisting management on various aspects of work and legal practice, including but not limited to:

• supporting Pro Bono SG’s programmes and community outreach; and

• working on research issues relating to the legal profession and community law matters.

8. Performing such duties as may be designated by the CEO / HOD and/or Director(s) from time to time.

Requirements

1. Admitted to the Singapore bar.

2. Community law practice experience (i.e. family, Syariah, probate, personal injury claims and civil personal matters).

3. Demonstrated passion for pro bono work.

4. Able to lead and mentor Community Law Fellows.

5. Able to work in a fast and dynamic environment.

To apply, please email your detailed resume and the contact particulars of two referees to [e-mail].