The posting
Legal Associate
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and responsible Legal Associate to join our growing legal practice. The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's lawyers and support a diverse range of legal matters while managing files and clients professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle and manage legal matters independently and/or under the supervision of senior lawyers.
- Provide legal advice and assistance to clients on their respective matters.
- Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, agreements, affidavits, submissions and other court documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and case summaries.
- Attend court hearings, conferences, mediations and client meetings where required.
- Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies and other relevant parties.
- Maintain proper file management and ensure deadlines, court directions and timelines are closely monitored.
- Keep clients regularly updated on the progress of their matters.
- Work closely with paralegals and other members of the legal team.
- Assist with other legal and professional duties as required by the firm.
Requirements
- Possess a recognised law degree and be qualified to practise as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore.
- Hold a valid Practising Certificate, where applicable.
- Newly qualified lawyers and candidates with relevant post-qualification experience are welcome to apply.
- Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage files and deadlines responsibly with good attention to detail.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Professional, responsible and client-focused.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn and handle a variety of legal matters.
- Candidates with relevant experience in civil litigation, criminal law, family law and/or other areas of general practice will have an advantage.



