Associate/Senior Associate

Description

A.                  JOB DESCRIPTION

Position                :   Associate/Senior Associate

Location               :   Singapore, 1 Gateway Drive #16-12 Westgate Tower Singapore 608531

Division                :   Dispute resolution practice (Syariah law, probate and administration practice, family law, criminal law, civil law)

Reports to           :    Fazal Abdul Hamid, Partner, I.R.B. Law LLP

Approved by      :     Mohamed Baiross, Managing Partner, I.R.B. Law LLP

Job objective

Under the guidance of the Partner, this job entails drafting of court documents and correspondence, litigation at court, mediation, client management and converting of leads into clients, so as to facilitate the achievement of the company’s stated business and its financial objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

·                     Collaborate with the Partner in crafting case theory and drafting legal documents in contested proceedings

·                     Drafting of court documents, correspondence, and any other documents that are necessary in relation to legal matters

·                     Assisting the Partner in mediation and negotiation in order to achieve a fair and cost-efficient outcome for clients

·                     Contributing to litigation strategy and representing clients in court for litigious matters

·                     Provide guidance to paralegals and other support staff so as to promote a fair work distribution within the team and a culture of learning from one another

·                     Identify, analyse and convert leads into clients so as to meet IRB’s business objectives

·                     Contribute to IRB’s development, implementation and achievement of its overall business objectives, strategies and plans.

Relationships

Internally, relate with Partner and Managing Partner as well as the various partners, lawyers and support staff at the IRB. Externally, successfully relate with clients, court officers, opposing counsels, mediators, judges, law enforcement officers, and government agencies. Directly supervise the following positions: paralegals, legal executives and legal secretaries. Functionally supervise the paralegals within the Partner’s team.

Knowledge

University degree in Law is required (Second Upper and above is desirable) along with litigation experience in a competitive environment. Fluency in English is essential. Some competency in Chinese or Malay is desirable. Excellent human relations, communication, litigation and negotiating skills are critical. Previous experience in a litigation role in Syariah practice, Family practice, Criminal practice and/or Civil practice is preferable. Experience in Probate and Administration work is preferable. The candidate must be able to positively represent IRB at the most senior levels and to actively contribute as an associate at IRB.

Please email your CV with a recent photograph to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].  Kindly state your current and expected salary and available date. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.