Our Client
A lean, high-performing litigation practice in Singapore is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support complex, high-value disputes.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and independent Senior Lawyer to join our client’s expanding firm.
Key Responsibilities
1. Court Filings & Deadlines
- Manage all timelines in accordance with the Rules of Court 2021 (ROC 2021)
- Handle e-Litigation filings, including originating processes, summonses, affidavits, and submissions
- Ensure strict compliance with court timelines, practice directions, and registrar requirements
2. Discovery & Document Management
- Manage the full discovery process, including preparation and verification of lists of documents
- Prepare redaction logs and coordinate document inspections
- Handle e-discovery platforms (e.g. Relativity, Everlaw, or similar tools)
- Summarise key documents, affidavits, and exhibits for counsel
3. Affidavits & Submissions
- Prepare and finalise affidavits, including exhibits, annexures, pagination, and binding
- Conduct precise cite-checking for submissions (footnotes and legal citations)
- Prepare hearing bundles, chronologies, and supporting annexures
4. Trial & Hearing Support
- Prepare and manage trial bundles, witness bundles, and demonstratives
- Coordinate with the Singapore courts (including SICC / Supreme Court) on hearing logistics
- Provide in-court or remote support during hearings
5. Vendor & Case Coordination
Act as a key coordination point for clients on document collection and updates
Key Requirements
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in Singapore (mid-tier or top-tier firm preferred)
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in e-Litigation system
- Advanced Microsoft Word (formatting, styles), PDF tools, and basic Excel
Attributes:
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Highly detail-oriented and organised
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision