Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities

• Open new legal e-files and/or close e-files
• Keeping track of timelines in litigation matters
• Prepare simple legal documents &/or correspondence (including emails)
• Organize all legal documents & ensure they are updated
• Ensure all court documents are in order & filed before stipulated timelines
• Support billing process
• Manage workplace legal technologies
• Provide administrative/secretarial support for lawyers e.g. screen phone calls, take messages, e-filing of documents/emails, manage expenses/claims etc
• Tend to other ad-hoc requests or projects from the wider team

Requirements

• Higher Nitec, GCE 'A' level or polytechnic Diploma
• Have at least 2 years work experience as a legal secretary
• Proficiency in e-Litigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in using practice management/ accounting software is an advantage
• Keep pace with evolving workplace technology
• Strong organizational & administrative skills
• Excellent time management skills & the ability to prioritise work
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• A team player & a meticulous individual with strong sense of responsibility & initiative
• Able to work independently

To apply for this position, please email the following to general@whitefern.law:

• your cover letter
• detailed CV stating your current & expected remuneration
• any additional details relevant to your application

On the subject line of your email, please indicate “Application: Legal Secretary”.

Only candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be notified.

Thank you.