Litigation Associate (NQ –2 PQE)

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd is seeking an Associate (NQ – 2 PQE) for a growing local law firm in Singapore. You will assist in dispute resolution and commercial litigation, with a focus on meticulous drafting and client communications.

Key duties include drafting pleadings, court applications, affidavits, conducting legal research, and acting as second chair in hearings. The role offers broad exposure and progression in a supportive practice.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years PQE in dispute resolution or commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting, analytical thinking, and statutory interpretation.
• Ability to prioritize under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft foundational pleadings, including claims, defenses, counterclaims, and reply submissions.
• Prepare court applications, interim injunctions, affidavits, and client update letters.
• Formulate discovery requests, interrogatories, and responses.
• Conduct detailed legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and procedural rules.
• Prepare structured legal opinions, case summaries, and risk assessment memos.
• Monitor judicial developments relevant to active matters.
• Represent clients in interlocutory applications, directions, and minor hearings.
• Act as second chair in trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate with clients, court registries, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Job description

Our client is a growing local law firm seeking a driven and meticulous Associate (NQ –2 PQE) to join their growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Drafting & Writing

• Draft foundational pleadings, including claims, defenses, counterclaims, and reply submissions.
• Prepare court applications, interim injunctions, affidavits, formal written arguments, and client update letters.
• Formulate discovery requests, interrogatories, and responses.

Legal Research & Strategy

• Conduct detailed legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and procedural rules.
• Prepare structured legal opinions, case summaries, and risk assessment memos for partners and clients.
• Monitor emerging legal trends and judicial developments relevant to active contentious matters

Court Appearance & Representation

• Represent clients in interlocutory applications, directions, case management conferences, and minor hearings.
• Act as second chair in trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as an operational point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on case progression.
• Communicate with court registries, experts, process servers, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• NQ to 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in dispute resolution or commercial litigation.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical thinking, and statutory interpretation.
• Ability to prioritize under tight deadlines, high attention to detail, and sound commercial judgment.