Paralegal

Core Responsibilities

• Drafting Singapore Statutory Instruments: Prepare first drafts of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), and Advance Medical Directives (AMD) in compliance with local regulations like the Mental Capacity Act.
• Trust & Asset Structuring Support: Draft deeds for domestic trusts, asset holding vehicles, and family office structures. Assist with the formal transfer or assignment of assets.
• CPF & Insurance Nominations: Help clients coordinate Central Provident Fund (CPF) nominations and insurance policies to ensure alignment with their broader estate plan.
• Probate & Administration Proceedings: Draft applications for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration via the eLitigation portal for filing in the Family Justice Courts.
• Asset Verification: Conduct searches with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and financial institutions to map out the deceased's or client's asset portfolio.
• Client Liaison: Gather sensitive family genealogy, asset inventories, and multi-jurisdictional tax data from High-Net-Worth (HNW) or retail clients.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Diploma in Law / Paralegal Studies / a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent legal certification.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Singapore statutes, including the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, and Probate and Administration Act.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with the eLitigation system and the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO) portal for LPA submissions.
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, discretion when handling private wealth, and absolute precision to avoid technical drafting defects that could invalidate legal instruments.