Paralegal/Secretary

COMLAW LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Singapore is seeking a dedicated legal assistant to support lawyers in litigation matters and e-litigation processes. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing schedules, and performing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and has strong communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant legal assistance experience.
• Proficiency in e‑litigation and document management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in litigation matters and court filings.
• Prepare and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle e-litigation filing and case management.

Skills

Proactive

Eager to learn

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, responsible, must be proactive, eager to learn and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibility

• Assist lawyers in litigation matters and Court filings
• Prepare and manage legal documents and correspondence
• Handle e‑litigation filing and case management
• Perform general administrative and secretarial tasks
• Manage schedules and meet deadlines efficiently

Examples of job Scope

• Interviewing clients and witnesses, collecting facts and documents in support
• Drafting Letters of Demand
• Drafting pleadings, Statements of Claim, Defences
• Drafting Affidavits of Evidence‑in‑Chief of factual and expert witnesses
• Drafting supporting affidavits for various Summons hearings
• Preparing Liability and Quantum neutral evaluation forms and submissions
• Quantification of damages including dependency losses, loss of future earnings, medical expenses, using Actuarial Tables / Multiplierand method
• Drafting Opening Statements for trials on liability and quantum
• Drafting Joint Opening Statements and Bundles of Authorities for contentious and‑contentious PIMA/NIMA cases
• Writing letters to hospitals for medical reports and clarification on the reports
• Filing of pleadings, Affidavits, Summonses, Orders, Judgments, hearing requests, etc. on E‑litigation

Remuneration will commensurate with relevant experience, qualifications and skills.

Interested applicants are to email their detailed resume with their current and expected salaries directly to [e-mail]