Paralegal, Family and Divorce

Harry Elias Partnership LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry Elias Partnership LLP seeks a competent Paralegal to join our Family and Divorce team. You will assist with pleadings, organize documents, and support trial preparation across cases.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Law or related field with at least 2 years of substantive experience in family litigation, strong organization, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience in family litigation.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
• Act as a liaison between courts and stakeholders for scheduling and information sharing.
• Organize and manage documents with spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
• Coordinate collection, review, and production of documents and respond to discovery requests.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Diploma in Law or related field

Job description

We are looking for competent and dedicated Paralegal to join our Family and Divorce team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
• Act as a liaison between all parties, including courts and other stakeholders, for scheduling and information sharing.
• Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents, as well as respond to discovery requests.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits.
• Conduct factual research using in-house files and external reference sources.
• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, and other summaries.
• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for lawyers.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss case details.
• Investigate case facts and laws, search public records, and analyze legal materials to support case preparation.
• Gather and analyze statutes, case law, legal articles, and other data.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Law or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of substantive experience as a paralegal in family litigation.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.