Legal Service Officer

Singapore Legal Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal service body is seeking Legal Service Officers to engage in the administration of justice and uphold the rule of law in Singapore. Ideal candidates will be law graduates or undergraduates nearing program completion from accredited institutions. Those applying should be prepared to contribute to the public interest through various roles in the Attorney-General's Chambers, with potential for conditional appointments following an interview and internship process.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the DipSing or Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations.
• Undergraduates with a law degree from relevant institutions may apply conditionally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the administration of justice.
• Serve public and nation interests.
• Work in various divisions of the Attorney-General's Chambers.

Education

Law degree from NUS, SMU, or SUSS

Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand, or the USA with required qualifications

Job description

What the role is:

Legal Service Officers of the Singapore Legal Service are appointed by the Legal Service Commission. A career with the Singapore Legal Service will enable you to directly participate in the administration of justice and advance the rule of law in Singapore, and serve and protect the interests of the public and the nation. We offer numerous opportunities and exposure to a broad spectrum of challenging and interesting work.

• Deputy Public Prosecutor in the Crime Division of the Attorney‑General’s Chambers (AGC)
• State Counsel in the Advocacy Group, the Civil Division or the International Affairs Division of the AGC, or a Legislative Draftsman in the Legislation Division of the AGC
• Legal Counsel in a Ministry HQ, department or statutory board where Legal Service Officers may be deployed

What you will be working on:

We seek to recruit candidates who are keen on a career with the Legal Service. LSOs may be initially deployed at any of the departments under the Legal Service. For more information on the list of departments in the Legal Service, please visit our website at www.lsc.gov.sg.

What we are looking for:

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid‑career candidates.

Graduate‑applicants would require a law degree from:

• (a) the NUS, the SMU or the SUSS; or
• (b) a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and have passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a “qualified person” as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1966/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.

Undergraduates who have completed at least their second year of study for an LLB programme at the NUS, the SMU or the SUSS or an LLB/B.A. Law/B.A. (Hons) Juris programme at a Scheduled University or a JD programme at the NUS, the SMU, the SUSS or a Scheduled University may apply for “conditional” appointment to the Singapore Legal Service. Those who are interviewed may be required to undergo an internship at the Attorney‑General’s Chambers or a Legal Service department. If you perform well at both the interview and the internship, you may be offered “conditional” appointment to the Legal Service. The confirmation of the “conditional” appointment will be reviewed on your successful completion of the LLB/B.A. Law/B.A. (Hons) Juris/JD programme and being awarded the requisite qualification.

All applicants are required to include the following in their application for the consideration of the Legal Service Shortlisting Panel (not more than one page each and with your name at the bottom left corner of each document):

• a Personal Statement;
• a write‑up on why you are applying to the Legal Service and how/what you can contribute to the Legal Service and the administration of justice. Please include the top 3 departments (in order of preference) you wish to be considered for initial deployment.

Should you encounter difficulty in applying for this role, please email us directly at [e-mail] before the closing date of this job posting. You may also visit our website lsc.gov.sg for more information on the Legal Service.

About Singapore Legal Service

Vision
A trusted Legal Service, upholding the rule of law and advancing Singapore's interests.

Mission
One Legal Service, developing and deploying the best legal talent to provide the highest quality legal services.