We are partnering with a leading international offshore law firm to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Singapore office.
Supporting a high-performing team of lawyers, this is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering first-class administrative and practice support across a busy transactional practice.
Candidates with prior experience supporting Funds and/or Regulatory practices will be particularly well regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of lawyers.
- Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence, presentations and client materials.
- Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and expense claims.
- Assist with matter opening, conflict checks, billing, time entry and document management.
- Support transaction execution, including organising signing and closing documents.
- Liaise confidently with clients, external advisers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain filing systems and ensure accurate management of legal documentation.
- Provide general practice support and assist with ad hoc projects as required.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Secretary within a reputable law firm.
- Previous experience supporting a Funds, Investment Funds and/or Regulatory practice is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong proofreading and document formatting capabilities.
- Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset.
- A proactive, collaborative individual who enjoys working within a high-performing team.
