Paralegal / Legal Executive

Description

PDLegal LLC (in a Formal Law Alliance with Hill Dickinson) invites applications for a Paralegal to support its dispute resolution and commercial practices.

1. Assisting with legal research, case preparation and preparation of chronologies, case summaries and bundles.
2. Drafting and reviewing routine correspondence, court documents, affidavits, letters of demand, engagement documents and invoices under supervision.
3. Managing eLitigation filings, court deadlines, service of documents and liaison with the courts, process servers and other external parties.
4. Organising and maintaining matter files, correspondence, evidence and document databases.
5. Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, experts, vendors and other stakeholders.
6. Supporting hearings, mediations, client meetings and other matter-related administrative requirements.
7. Assisting with client onboarding, conflict checks, billing, disbursements and general practice-management matters.

1. A diploma or degree in law, legal studies, business or a related discipline.
2. Prior experience as a paralegal, legal executive or litigation secretary, preferably in Singapore practice.
3. Strong written English, attention to detail and organisational skills.
4. Familiarity with eLitigation and Microsoft Office applications. Mandarin proficiency will be advantageous.
5. The ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
6. Applicants with a Diploma in Law and Management from Temasek Polytechnic, or who are currently pursuing or have completed law studies at SUSS or other law programmes, are welcome to apply. Applicants without these specific qualifications are also welcome to apply if they have a keen interest in legal practice, a willingness to learn, and the ability to demonstrate strong relevant skills or potential.