Legal Secretary

Clyde & Co

Legal Secretary supporting Partners and fee earners at global law firm Clyde & Co in Singapore. Managing legal files, billing, correspondence, e-litigation and administrative operations.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal secretarial support, including managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client files. Proficient in MS Office applications and possesses strong organizational and communication skills essential for a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Secretary ExperienceMS Office ProficiencyAccurate Typing (60+ WPM)Strong Command of Legal TerminologyExcellent Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Secretarial SupportDocument ManagementExcel ReportingBilling AdministrationE-Litigation Portal FilingCalendar ManagementTyping SpeedData EntryFile ArchivingCause Book Searches

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailMultitasking AbilityProfessional DemeanorInitiativeTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Recognised Secretarial Qualification

Industry Keywords

Legal TerminologyConfidentialityClient LiaisonAdministrative SupportPartner Level Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dedicated administrative and secretarial support to fee earners and a Partner
Assist the Partner with related matters and ad-hoc tasks
Manage calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments
Answer and filter telephone calls and liaise with internal and external clients and secretaries
Check, scan and save incoming correspondence to the document management system
Send outgoing emails and organise mail for collection
Photocopy, scan, print documents and maintain paper files
Prepare bundles and files
Maintain, index and archive electronic client files, including trial bundles
Arrange collections and retrievals from the off-site archive company
Communicate with lawyers, secretaries, administrative assistants and clients across Singapore and other regions
Manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Input, log, merge and generate Excel reports
Perform general billing administration, including preparing and reviewing draft bills and related correspondence
Process disbursement bills, third-party invoices, expense claims and cheque requisitions
File and circulate court documents through the e-litigation portal
Track hearing dates and conduct cause book searches
Cover reception when needed and run errands as required
Report to the relevant Partner, Legal Support Team Leaders and Legal Support Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven legal secretary experience
Experience providing legal secretarial support up to and including Partner level
Prior Personal Assistant experience is an added advantage
Recognised secretarial qualification with good academics
Accurate typing at 60+ words per minute
Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong command of spelling, grammar and legal terminology
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload to meet deadlines
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Initiative and proactivity
Calm and professional demeanour under pressure
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Flexible, committed and positive team-player attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships
Professional development and opportunities to realise potential
Challenging cases and impactful client projects
Rewarding outcomes and collaborative working environment