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 700 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 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 3-4 years experience in an international law firm, preferably with working experience in Transactional work.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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