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Paralegal/Legal Secretary (Litigation)

Posted 06 August 2020
SalarySGD$54,000-SGD$60,000
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
DisciplineChief Operating Officer & Governance
ReferenceCH/PLS/LF/SG

Job Description

  • Leading law firm with global presence
  • Tightly knit litigation team
  • Attractive employee welfare

The client is a leading law firm with an international alliance. They are looking for a paralegal/legal secretary to support their litigation team on their scheduling, administrative and project matters.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the team
  • Support lawyers in trials, litigation filing/research, case preparation, employee communications, crisis management and ad-hoc affairs
  • Liaise with external working parties, organize internal & external meeting and logistics support
  • Point of contact with court administrators and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth running of the case.
  • Dilligent follow-up on all vendors, sub-contractors and customers billings
  • Prepare and send out bills including bill narrations, track bills status and send out chasers
  • Management of opening and closing of legal files including tracking progress status.
  • Ensure the smooth administrative running of the team

Key Requirements 

  • Diploma in law, paralegal studies, business administration or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience in a law firm
  • Working knowledge of litigation platforms like e-Litigation
  • Able to work within stipulated timelines and stay composed under pressure
  • Meticulous, able to multi-task and strong organizational skills
  • Good working attitude and temperament
  • Good team player and takes ownership of their work
  • Meticulous with keen attention to detail and solution-focused
  • Strong communication skills and positive demeanour
 

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