Paralegal

Lions Chambers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Chambers in Singapore is seeking a legal support professional to assist with document preparation, research, deadlines, and communications to ensure smooth case progression and client engagement.

You will draft and file documents, organize court papers, manage timelines, and handle correspondence, while maintaining client relations and supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in a similar legal support role preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and IT literacy to efficiently manage documentation and communication.
• Strong organizational skills to multitask and meet tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents, conduct legal research, and e-file court documents to support case management
• Compile court papers, bundles, authorities, and submissions accurately for legal proceedings
• Manage timelines and deadlines to ensure compliance with court and client requirements
• Handle correspondence by responding to emails, letters, and faxes with stakeholders promptly and professionally
• Monitor and draft legal updates to keep clients and team informed of relevant developments
• Support business development and marketing activities by maintaining client lists and registers
• Assist in planning and executing seminars and updating lawyer profiles and ranking lists to enhance firm visibility
• Undertake additional projects and tasks as assigned by management to support firm operations

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Support legal operations by preparing documents, conducting research, managing deadlines, and coordinating communications to ensure smooth case progression and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents, conduct legal research, and e-file court documents to support case management
• Compile court papers, bundles, authorities, and submissions accurately for legal proceedings
• Manage timelines and deadlines to ensure compliance with court and client requirements
• Handle correspondence by responding to emails, letters, and faxes with stakeholders promptly and professionally
• Monitor and draft legal updates to keep clients and team informed of relevant developments
• Support business development and marketing activities by maintaining client lists and registers
• Assist in planning and executing seminars and updating lawyer profiles and ranking lists to enhance firm visibility
• Undertake additional projects and tasks as assigned by management to support firm operations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma in Law or related field
• Minimum one year of experience in a similar legal support role preferred but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and IT literacy to efficiently manage documentation and communication
• Strong organizational skills to multitask and meet tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders