We are looking for an administrative professional to join our Practice Group Support Services (PGSS) team to collaborate with our Disputes department by providing administrative and eLitigation filing support services.
Your key responsibilities in this role are:
- Answering inquiries and providing information regarding Singapore court processes and procedures including filing deadlines, requirements and costs
- Conducting simple legal research on queries relating to Singapore court processes and procedures
- Reviewing and filing documents via the eLitigation portal in connection with Singapore court proceedings
- Composing routine correspondence as well as ensuring proper and timely distribution of notifications and documents received via our Firm's centralised eLitigation inbox
- Maintaining filing records
- Organising information, creating reference manuals and developing and maintaining standard operating procedures in connection with Singapore court processes and procedures
If you fit the following criteria and would like to work in a driven and collaborative team, please apply to us:
- A diploma or certificate in legal studies as well as familiarity with the legal industry / Singapore courts filing procedures and rules would be an advantage but these are not essential requirements
- Interested in researching and retrieving information from various sources (including legal sources) and/or acquiring the knowledge to do so
- Experience with the provision of efficient administrative services including adherence to office procedures and policies
- Strong computer skills and ability to use email and online communications distribution systems
- Ability to respond to routine inquiries and direct calls from lawyers and other support staff
- Ability to compose routine/standard correspondence and to ensure accuracy of content, with attention to detail
- Organisational skills to determine and resolve competing priorities to meet deadlines
- A team player with a can-do attitude
Interested candidates, particularly those not pursuing legal practice, or those who have had to step back from the workplace for various reasons, are invited to apply with a cover letter and a comprehensive resume. We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.
