Paralegal/Secretary

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

Job summary

A legal services firm in Singapore is seeking a dedicated legal assistant responsible for assisting lawyers with litigation tasks, managing legal documents, and performing administrative duties. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to work independently, and has strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. This role offers competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Writing

Administrative Support

Case Management

Pleadings

Quantification

Actuarial

Trials

Hearings

Hospitals

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 / Multiplier multiplicand method
• Drafting Opening Statements for trials on liability and quantum
• Drafting Joint Opening Statements and Bundles of Authorities for contentious and non‑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

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Hospitals
• Actuarial
• Hearings
• Trials
• Writing
• Quantification
• Administrative Support
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• Pleadings

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]