Paralegal (Legal Operations)

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group in Singapore is seeking a Paralegal (Legal Operations) to support the Disputes and Insurance sub-functions within the Global Legal team. The role blends litigation support with insurance workflows and light executive assistance, including legal technology integration.

The ideal candidate is a law graduate with 0–2 PQE or 2+ years in related roles, proficient in MS 365 and AI tools, and has excellent English communication with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Law graduates with 0–2 years PQE, or candidates with at least 2 years of experience in paralegal, legal operations, forensic, investigative, or analytical roles.
• Working understanding of basic litigation documents and contracts.
• Proficient in MS 365 and comfortable using AI/LLM tools for legal workflows.
• Excellent written and spoken English with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and dispute support by preparing reports, chronologies, and assisting in fact-finding investigations.
• Assist in drafting, deploying, and maintaining global dispute policies, procedures, and litigation registers.
• Leverage AI tools for document review, trend analysis, and workflow productivity improvements.
• Manage insurance workflows, including document preparation, proposal compilation, and premium collections.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Law graduates with 0–2 years PQE OR candidates with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, legal operations, forensic, investigative, or analytical role. Working understanding of contracts/litigation documents, proficiency in MS 365, familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT), and excellent English command.

Law Firm / In-House Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

SJ Group is inviting applications for the full-time role of Paralegal (Legal Operations) based in Singapore. Reporting to the Director, Dispute Resolution, the position supports the Disputes and Insurance sub-functions within the Global Legal team. The role combines litigation support and insurance workflows with light executive assistance and legal technology integration.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education & Experience: Law graduates with 0–2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), or candidates with at least 2 years of experience in paralegal, legal operations, forensic, investigative, or analytical roles.
• Document Competency: Working understanding of basic litigation documents and contracts.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and comfortable utilizing AI/LLM tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for legal workflows.
• Language & Soft Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, paired with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide litigation and dispute support by preparing reports, chronologies, and assisting in fact-finding investigations.
• Assist in drafting, deploying, and maintaining global dispute policies, procedures, and litigation registers.
• Leverage AI tools for document review, trend analysis, and workflow productivity improvements.
• Manage insurance workflows, including document preparation (certificates, invoices), proposal compilation, and premium collections.
• Deliver administrative support to the Singapore legal office, including calendar management for the Chief Legal Counsel.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Employment Type: Full-time (Entry level)
• Compensation: Not specified in the official listing