Legal Executive (Family)

YUEN LAW LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm specializing in family law is seeking an administrative and operational support staff to assist lawyers in various legal matters, including estate planning and family trusts. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information. Candidates with or without prior experience are welcome to apply as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law, estate planning, and family wealth management will be an advantage.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in legal matters.
• Assist in client onboarding and management of files.
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop legal strategies.

Skills

Client onboarding

Legal research

Communication

Document drafting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in law

Job description

Job Description

Provide administrative and operational support to lawyers in the Private Wealth and Family department for legal matters such as estate planning, family trusts, family businesses, and family dispute resolution:

• Assist in client onboarding, management of files, preparation of court documents, and drafting/sending of correspondences
• Communicate with clients and other parties attendant to the various matters under your purview
• Assist in legal research and drafting of submissions
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop legal strategies that meet clients' needs
• Perform administrative duties e.g., scheduling of appointments and meetings; tracking of timelines and deadlines; data entry; collating and organising data and documents
• Manage online submission of forms, documents, and reports etc.
• Assist in set-up of meeting rooms for in-person meetings, court hearings, and videoconferencing
• Coordinate with courier services for dispatch of documents and other effects

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a Diploma in law or a related field
• Experience in family law, estate planning, and family wealth management will be an advantage
• Experience in managing high net worth clients with sensitivity to confidential information
• Good communication and writing skills in English
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Candidates with no prior experience, but with a deep interest in family practice will be considered for training