Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings for cross-border family matters involving Singapore and China.
• Act as a liaison between all parties, including Singapore/China clients, courts, and other stakeholders, for scheduling and information sharing.
• Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems for multi-jurisdictional files.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents, including PRC documents, and respond to discovery requests.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
• Summarized deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits in both English and Chinese.
• Conduct factual and legal research using in-house files, Singapore statutes, PRC laws, and external reference sources.
• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, and other summaries for cross-border asset division and estate matters.
• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for lawyers in English and Chinese.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss case details, including Mandarin-speaking clients from China.
• Investigate case facts and laws, search PRC/Singapore public records, and analyse legal materials to support case preparation.
• Gather and analyse statutes, case law, legal articles, and other data from both Singapore and China jurisdictions.
• Job Requirements:
• Degree in Law or a Juris Doctor. Candidates with a Bachelor of Laws from a PRC university, or holding a PRC Legal Practice Qualification Certificate, will have an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of substantive experience as a paralegal in family litigation, preferably with exposure to China-related matters.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin and English is essential . The firm deals extensively with PRC clients, PRC documents, and Chinese-language correspondence with PRC courts and counterpart counsel.
• Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced cross-border environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Why Join Us
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Direct exposure to diverse and meaningful legal work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Regular interaction with local and international clients.
• Fast-paced and rewarding workplace where your contributions are valued.
• If you meet the above requirements, please submit your updated resume with your expected salary and notice period to joyee@malcuspohlaw.com. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Additional Information

About Malcus Poh Law Corporation: MalcusPoh Law Corporation is a boutique Singapore law firm specialising in private client practice, with our core strength in cross-border matters involving Singapore and China. We focus on cross-border divorce and wealth succession planning. Our experience includes advising clients on complex cross-border family law issues such as cross-border divorces, division of overseas assets, inheritance disputes, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. Our understanding of cross-jurisdictional legal frameworks allows us to guide clients through intricate cross-border situations with clarity and practical foresight. We are looking for competent and dedicated Paralegals to join our Family & Divorce team, with a focus on our China Desk.

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