Legal Assistant

Paradigm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Singapore is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support documentation management, company secretarial work, and facilitate communication within the legal team. A Bachelor's degree in legal studies and three years of experience in a similar role are required. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
• Must have company secretarial work exposure.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files and documents.
• Support the Company Secretary in statutory filings.
• Facilitate effective communication within the legal team.
• Perform general market research as directed.
• Organize project workstreams for the Chief Legal Officer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Chinese

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Relevant legal or paralegal certification

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a highly organized and efficient Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and project manager, with previous exposure to legal terminology and company secretarial work, and possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a legal setting. This role requires a professional who can facilitate the smooth operation of our legal office by providing comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys and company secretaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation and Database Management: Manage and organize case files, documents, and schedules of relevant legal counsels and team members to ensure timely responses and compliance with legal timelines.
• Company Secretarial Work: Support the Company Secretary in statutory filings and document preparation, involving entities in Singapore and other jurisdiction.
• Facilitate Internal and External Communication: Facilitate effective communication between legal team and external agencies, and between internal stakeholders, to ensure information is conveyed clearly and professionally. Support in process improvement to increase work efficiency of the team.
• Research Support: Perform general market research as directed and compile data for business and legal references.
• Project Management and Personal Assistance for Chief Legal Officer: Organize all project workstreams involving the Chief Legal Officer, facilitate progress and reminder for actions according to priorities and timelines. Support Chief Legal Officer in daily matters and scheduling where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration, corporate governance, or equivalent. Relevant legal or paralegal certificate, or related field accreditations are plus points.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role within a legal environment. Must have company secretarial work exposure previously.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese languages, able to facilitate work across multi-cultural and regional settings.

Why Join Us

Our firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment committed to professional growth and development. Join us to advance your career in a respected legal practice that values collaboration and excellence.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining their qualifications and experiences related to the requirements and responsibilities of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your expertise and ambitions align with the goals of our legal team.