Legal Service Officer

Description

We invite you to consider a career as a LEGAL SERVICE OFFICER and appointment as a DEPUTY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR at the ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (“AGC”) plays a pivotal role in Singapore’s criminal justice system, and also serves as the “Government’s law firm” by providing legal advice, representing the State in domestic and international disputes and drafting our laws. The AGC is committed to enhancing the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of Singapore’s legal system.

The AGC is looking for people who are passionate to serve as Deputy Public Prosecutors. If you wish to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career with unrivalled opportunities for professional development, we invite you to apply to join the Singapore Legal Service as a Legal Service Officer and appointment as a Deputy Public Prosecutor in the Crime Division of the AGC.

As a Deputy Public Prosecutor, you will play a critical role in upholding criminal justice in Singapore. You will exercise prosecutorial discretion in determining whether to prefer charges against accused persons, advise the Police, the Central Narcotics Bureau, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and other law enforcement agencies, and prosecute accused persons both at trial and on appeals. You will be part of a key institution in the criminal justice system, assisting to bring closure to victims of crime and their families, and protecting the public interest. You will be part of a family of highly motivated prosecutors who are passionate about their mission.

Requirements:

a. at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

b. Law degree from: i. the NUS or the SMU; or ii. a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a “qualified person” as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1966/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.

Eligible applicants are invited to submit, by 31 Dec 2023, the Application Form (available at: http://www.lsc.gov.sg). Please contact the Legal Service Commission Secretariat at email: [email protected] if you have any query.