Legal Secretary

Found in: Talent SG 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Singapore HOLMAN FENWICK WILLAN SINGAPORE LLP Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Legal Secretary provides primarily secretarial and administrative support to 4 to 5 lawyers in an international law firm. The work involves effective multi-tasking, managing instructions from multiple sources and everyday office tasks. The role requires a high degree of organisation and meticulousness. They must also be well-versed in legal technologies (e.g., practice management systems) and office productivity tools (e.g., word-processing, presentation, and database software) which are regularly used in the course of their work.


The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join HFW, a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. HFW offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth, with a diverse and collaborative team of over 600 lawyers, including 180 partners, and over 400 business services professionals based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep sector-focused expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture. We are, unapologetically, true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind, we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office, dynamic team environment, and create impactful work.


Key Responsibilities

  • Case file opening/closing and archive closed file to warehouse
  • Prepare engagement letters, legal documents, and business correspondence such as cover letters and emails
  • Perform common risk management and compliance procedures such as checking KYC documents received from clients
  • Perform ACRA company searches for due diligence
  • Time entry for partner(s) and associates
  • Prepare bundles for trials/hearings
  • Prepare proforma invoices using 3E Elite, draft and engross bills, send invoices to clients etc
  • Monitor payments and outstanding invoices
  • Diary management, expense claims and travel, gift, and courier arrangements
  • Booking of meeting rooms and covering reception as and when needed
  • Maintain information management processes using iManage/Filesite data management system
  • Identify and use the key legal terminology and standard forms and precedents involved in area of specialization.
  • Use feedback and reflection for professional improvement
  • Other ad-hoc duties assigned

Requirements

  • Have at least 3 years experience in a law firm, preferably with working experience in international insurance, disputes work and doing bordereau reports
  • Good working attitude
  • Accurate, self-initiated and responsible
  • Communicate and coordinate with all related parties clearly and effectively
  • Excellent attention to details, able to prioritise workload and work in an organised manner
  • Work independently even under time constraints
  • A self-motivated team player
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Office 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Immediate availability preferred

What's On Offer

  • Collegiate company culture
  • Flexible working environment
  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Competitive staff benefits, annual leave, medical insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development through our global training program
  • A range of wellness programs, office, and team bonding events

Additional Information

Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.


If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to SPrecruitment@hfw.com.


HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website (www.hfw.com/Privacy-Notice), in the section "What we collect and how we use it".


Tell employers what skills you have

Legal Documents
Microsoft Excel
Due Diligence
Litigation
Information Management
Data Management
Practice Management
Risk Management
International Law
Attention to Details
Business Services
Administrative Support
Cover Letters
Team Player
Microsoft Word
KYC
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