Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at Robert Walters
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Robert Walters
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in Singapore. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading law firms, known for combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across key markets and focuses on core areas of commercial activity.
What You’ll Do
As a Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the firm. Your duties will include managing client relationships, overseeing matter management processes, drafting engagement letters, supporting business development activities, and facilitating the use of legal technology. You will also be tasked with planning complex travel arrangements. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Manage client and matter clearance and opening
Liaise with clients on matter management processes including AML processes
Maintain and draft Engagement letters
Manage associate’s checklist and matter file list
Support Partners, associates, and the BD team with business development activity
Understand and support the use of legal technology, including facilitation and management of solutions applied to a matter where necessary.
Plan complex travel arrangements including flight and hotel bookings, transportation, changes, insurance, visas and other travel related services
What You Bring
The ideal candidate for this Legal Secretary position brings a wealth of experience in a similar role. With at least 5 years of relevant experience under your belt, you have developed strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Your proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint allows you to efficiently manage tasks. You are proactive in reminding stakeholders about daily tasks and can work independently when required. Above all else, you have a strong sense of responsibility towards your work.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Good command of spoken and written English
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently, take initiative, proactive in reminding stakeholders with daily tasks
Strong sense of responsibility and excellent organizational skills
What Sets This Company Apart
From your first day with our client’s company, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. They offer formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skill-based and technical training as well as on-the-job learning. Their firm spans jurisdictions, cultures and languages offering clients a truly international perspective. They pride themselves on their approachable, friendly team-based way of working.
What’s Next
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R22110398 Ilse Clement
