Paralegal - Projects (Singapore)

PINSENT MASONS MPILLAY LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons MPillay LLP in Singapore is seeking a Paralegal to support the Singapore Projects team. The role includes document management, proofreading, and handling Korean-English translations, with responsibility for market research and client development activities.

The ideal candidate has a diploma-level education and fluent Korean, plus prior paralegal experience in a Singapore or international law firm. Strong MS Office skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to diploma level or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Support Partner and fee earners in the Singapore Projects team.
• Review and organise documentation on ongoing matters.
• Deal with document management on matters.
• Proof-read documents and presentation decks for accuracy.
• Translate documents between Korean and English.
• Conduct market research and reporting for matter and client development purposes.
• Participate in and support business development activities.
• Respond to team priorities proactively.
• Commit to continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Judgement

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Korean language proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting Partner and fee earners in the Singapore Projects team.
• Reviewing and organising documentation on ongoing matters.
• Dealing with document management on matters.
• Proof-reading documents and presentation decks to ensure accuracy.
• Translating of documents between Korean and English.
• Market research and reporting for matter and client development purposes.
• Participate in and support business development activities.
• Proactively respond to priorities of the team
• Be committed to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Educated to diploma level or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write in Korean is compulsory

Relevant Experience

• Previous paralegal experience in a Singapore or international law firm

Key Skills

• IT literate with a good knowledge and high degree of competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with acute attention to detail, careful and meticulous
• Exhibiting proper judgement and common sense where appropriate
• Ability to adapting to the needs of internal and external clients

Personal Qualities

• Approachable and willing to help others
• Professional appearance and manner
• Able to use own initiative and requiring limited guidance
• A motivated self-starter who is a good team player
• Persistent with, and focused on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances
• Flexible as overtime may be required at short notice