Legal Operations & Matter Support Specialist

Clifford Chance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance LLP is seeking a skilled Matter Management professional to support client and matter clearance, onboarding, and AML processes, as well as engagement letter drafting and file management. You will coordinate with partners and associates, oversee billing and working capital activities, and assist BD efforts with client materials and events.

The role involves document production, e-Filing, and leveraging legal tech to streamline workflows from opening to closing matters across our

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, proactive in reminding stakeholders with daily tasks, meticulous with details, polite and with positive working attitude
• Strong sense of responsibility and excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Client and matter clearance and opening
• Liaising with clients on matter management processes including AML processes
• Maintaining and drafting of Engagement letters
• Managing associate's checklist and matter file list
• Maintaining and updating Matter document folder in iManage
• Matter project administration from opening to closing including iManage setup and post-closing activities
• Monitoring and recording project scope and adjustments, estimates, caps, and billing agreements
• Matter balance report and client weekly fee updates
• Working Capital management—facilitate all related activities and meetings
• Support Billing and collection tasks including GMPS invoices and tax computations
• Business Development support including updating CVs, pitches, and client briefings
• Matter Team Support such as document production, transcription, and e-Filing
• Best Delivery/AI tools usage and opportunities tracking
• Complex travel arrangements including flight, hotel, visas and itineraries
• Duties may evolve and expand over time

Skills

English proficiency

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clifford Chance LLP is seeking a skilled Matter Management professional to support client and matter clearance, onboarding, and AML processes, as well as engagement letter drafting and file management. You will coordinate with partners and associates, oversee billing and working capital activities, and assist BD efforts with client materials and events.

The role involves document production, e-Filing, and leveraging legal tech to streamline workflows from opening to closing matters across our