Junior Legal Secretary

Withers KhattarWong LLP

Job title: Junior Legal Secretary

Reporting: Office Manager

Division: Operations

Location: Singapore

About Withersworldwide

A law firm focused on people and collaboration.

For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives.

We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. 

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. 

We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and efficient individual to provide secretarial, billing support and document production services to the Division.

The ideal candidate will be highly technically capable, have a flexible working mind-set and possess excellent communication skills. This position requires someone who is comfortable using their initiatives, is a strong team player and requires minimal supervision to produce quality support to the Division.

File management

• Opening, closing and physical retrieval of client matter files
• Assist in editing legal documents, preparing court proceedings, documentation and bundles
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to legal secretaries and fee earners
• Draft simple correspondence and documents
• Facilitate KYC procedures
• Management of client database (Interaction)
• Arranging courier to deliver documents

Finance and Billing support

• Handle monthly billing, expenses claims and invoicing matters
• Production of proforma bills and billing guides
• Transfer of time entries and/or disbursements to relevant files
• Collate matter-related expenses / receipts for billing purposes
• Amend narrations, write-off time and disbursements on 3E

Administrative support

• General secretarial support
• Large documents production (eg photocopying, binding, scanning, faxing, printing)
• Production of bundles and bibles
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative duties

Technical skills and qualifications

• Experiences in legal sectors
• Computer literacy a must
• Strong interpersonal skills, pleasant personality and team player

Personal skills and attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise workload effectively, with the ability to multi-task
• Good technical skills with the ability to adapt, think laterally and apply software to produce the desired documents/outcomes
• Excellent administrative skills; with a key eye to detail and accuracy, as well as working in an organised and structured fashion
• Logical thinker with good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and goal focussed, you will enjoy change and variety, and thrive under pressure
• Enjoy being a team player, with a flexible and can-do attitude and approach
• Illustrate adaptability and flexibility as and when the team's service offering evolves

About Withers KhattarWong LLP

Withers KhattarWong LLP is amongst the largest international law firm in Singapore. We are a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in 17 offices. 

Our broad global platform allows us to guide clients through the legal challenges inherent in the ever-changing international landscape. As our client, you will receive quality advice on diverse legal and tax issues through the services of one law firm with a single communication. 

Internationally, we have made a reputation for ourselves as the leading law firm for private capital; our clients include public and private companies founded by successful families, MNCs, financial institutions, international brands, family offices and HNWIs, charities and not-for-profit organisations, amongst others. We pride ourselves for our role in helping our clients achieve success.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement 

It is the policy of Withersworldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. 

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