Paralegal

Our Client, an International Law Firm is seeking for a

Paralegal

for their growing Practice.

Location:
Central Singapore

Responsibilities:
Management of case/matter files.

Support fee earners in legal project management, particularly collecting, monitoring and reporting on conditions precedent.

Drafting of agreements and contracts.

Maintain organised physical and electronic records, including document control and version management.

Support fee earners in efficient housekeeping and file management.

Attend meetings and calls, take full and accurate notes, and complete clear follow-up file notes.

Draft, amend and update documents (pleadings, contracts, correspondence, affidavits and other legal documents) with effective version control, using standard precedents where appropriate.

Review, proof-read and check format, numbering, cross-references and consistent terminology across all relevant documents.

Summarise documents and produce chronologies, summaries and research memos for attorney review.

Research statutes, case law, regulations and precedents to support legal arguments.

Review and analyse legal precedents, contracts and corporate records, including for due diligence.

Assist with company, bankruptcy and similar searches.

Organise, review and index documents for disclosure and discovery.

Prepare and compile court, transaction and hearing bundles and exhibits.

Verify information as required, including checking that information on file is up to date.

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications.

Identify risk issues and conflicts of interest in own work and escalate appropriately.

Record and post time daily, accurately and fully, and understand the basics of the billing process, including assisting with invoice preparation.

Carry out administrative tasks efficiently

Qualifications and Experience:
Degree or Diploma in law, legal studies or a related field of studies

Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in a law firm or similar setting

Relevant paralegal certification or professional training is an advantage.

Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

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