Paralegal

Talent Legal Global Search Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Legal Global Search Consultancy Pte Ltd is seeking a Paralegal for an International Law Firm client in Central Singapore. The role focuses on supporting fee earners with case management, document preparation, and thorough record-keeping.

The ideal candidate will have a law-related degree or diploma and 3–5 years of paralegal experience, with strong English communication and attention to detail. Duties include drafting, proofreading, research, and assisting with billing processes while

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in law, legal studies or related field.
• 3–5 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Paralegal certification or professional training is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage case/matter files and maintain meticulous records.
• Support fee earners in legal project management, including collecting, monitoring and reporting on conditions precedent.
• Draft, amend and update agreements and contracts with proper version control.
• Maintain organised physical and electronic records, including document control.
• Assist with housekeeping and file management to ensure efficiency.
• Attend meetings and calls, take notes, and complete clear follow-up file notes.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or diploma

Job description

Our Client, an International Law Firm is seeking for a Paralegal for their growing Practice.

Location: Central Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Management of case/matter files.
• Support fee earners in legal project management, particularly collecting, monitoring and reporting on conditions precedent.
• Drafting of agreements and contracts.
• Maintain organised physical and electronic records, including document control and version management.
• Support fee earners in efficient housekeeping and file management.
• Attend meetings and calls, take full and accurate notes, and complete clear follow-up file notes.
• Draft, amend and update documents (pleadings, contracts, correspondence, affidavits and other legal documents) with effective version control, using standard precedents where appropriate.
• Review, proof-read and check format, numbering, cross-references and consistent terminology across all relevant documents.
• Summarise documents and produce chronologies, summaries and research memos for attorney review.
• Research statutes, case law, regulations and precedents to support legal arguments.
• Review and analyse legal precedents, contracts and corporate records, including for due diligence.
• Assist with company, bankruptcy and similar searches.
• Organise, review and index documents for disclosure and discovery.
• Prepare and compile court, transaction and hearing bundles and exhibits.
• Verify information as required, including checking that information on file is up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications.
• Identify risk issues and conflicts of interest in own work and escalation appropriately.
• Record and post time daily, accurately and fully, and understand the basics of the billing process, including assisting with invoice preparation.
• Carry out administrative tasks efficiently

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in law, legal studies or a related field of studies
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in a law firm or similar setting
• Relevant paralegal certification or professional training is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.