paralegal

A.W.Law Llc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Singapore is seeking a Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support, ensuring smooth case management and effective coordination between clients and legal parties. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining case files. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Essential legal and administrative support skills required.
• Ability to conduct legal research and manage deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining case files.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant regulations.
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation.

Job description

1. Job Purpose

The Paralegal provides essential legal and administrative support to lawyers, ensuring smooth case management, timely filing of documents, and effective coordination between clients, courts, and external parties.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Legal Support

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, correspondence, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research, compile findings, and summarise case laws or legislation.
• Assist lawyers in preparing case bundles, hearing files, and trial documents.
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely lodgement of court filings via ELS, eLitigation, or other relevant platforms.

B. Client and Case Management

• Liaise with clients to obtain necessary information and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with PDPA and firm protocols.
• Prepare and update case status reports, WIP lists, and filing indexes.
• Support lawyers during client meetings, hearings, and mediations when required.

C. Administrative Duties

• Organise and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Coordinate courier dispatch, service of documents, and correspondence with external parties.
• Assist in tracking disbursements, filing fees, and client billing records.
• Perform other office or clerical duties as assigned by the Management.