Paralegal: Hands-On, Full-Service Legal Practice Singapore

BEYOND LEGAL LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Legal LLC, a full-service Singapore law firm, is seeking a meticulous Paralegal to support lawyers across civil and commercial litigation, corporate matters, family law, insolvency and more. You will assist with research, drafting, document review and hearing preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers broad exposure to legal practice rather than a single area, with opportunities to work across matters from start to finish and liaise with clients and external parties.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates with a strong interest in developing a career in legal practice are welcome to apply.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, with good drafting, proofreading and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple matters, priorities and deadlines concurrently.
• Resourceful and willing to learn, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers across a range of practice areas, including civil and commercial litigation, corporate and commercial matters, family law, insolvency and restructuring, arbitration, intellectual property, conveyancing and other general legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with preparing case summaries, chronologies, research notes and other materials required by lawyers.
• Assist in the drafting, preparation, review, proofreading and formatting of legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence, agreements, resolutions, court documents and transaction documents.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of hearing, trial, mediation and arbitration materials, including bundles, authorities and supporting documents.
• Attend court hearings, conferences, meetings, mediations and other proceedings with lawyers where required.
• Assist with eLitigation filings, court-related submissions and the monitoring of filing deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Assist with due diligence, document review, document collation and transaction support for corporate and commercial matters.
• Liaise with clients, counterparties, external counsel, government agencies, courts and other third parties in connection with ongoing matters.
• Maintain accurate and organised matter files, correspondence, records and supporting documents throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
• Assist lawyers with the opening, progression and closing of client matters.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, commissioning of affidavits and statutory declarations, and other matter-related arrangements.
• Follow up with clients and relevant parties for documents, information and administrative requirements necessary for the progression of matters.
• Work closely with the firm's Operations and Administration team on matters such as conflict checks, client onboarding, billing information, disbursements and file administration.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines, hearings and other matter milestones and ensure that the relevant lawyers are kept updated.
• Provide general legal and practice support as required depending on the needs of the matter and practice group.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies or related discipline

Job description

Beyond Legal LLC, a full-service Singapore law firm, is seeking a meticulous Paralegal to support lawyers across civil and commercial litigation, corporate matters, family law, insolvency and more. You will assist with research, drafting, document review and hearing preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers broad exposure to legal practice rather than a single area, with opportunities to work across matters from start to finish and liaise with clients and external parties.