Legal Research Assistant

Specialisations
Government & Statutory Board
Job Type
Temp
Location
Central - Singapore
Published
Posted 1 hour ago

CGP Personnel

About the job

Headcount Needed: 1 pax (Full Time)

Salary & Benefits:

Up to $3,160.00 per month
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Issued e-Medical Card upon 3 months of service
Tele-consult available upon 3 months of service

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Review and analyze court data, documents and divorce judgements. These include unstructured data such as Court judgements, and structured administrative and quantitative data from the Family Justice Court system.

2. Extract and summarize information on the following (non-exhaustive):

Division of matrimonial assets: Identify the division ratio and the rationale behind the allocation.
Grounds for divorce: Determine the legal grounds on which the divorce was granted.
Duration of proceedings: Assess and report the timeline of the divorce proceedings.
Ancillary matters: Document the frequency and types of disputes related to ancillary matters (e.g., custody, maintenance, property).
Others: Capture any additional relevant information or patterns observed in the court documents and judgments that may be useful for policy or case analysis.

3. Prepare concise reports or summaries of findings for internal use.

4. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection regulations when handling sensitive legal documents.

5. Develop and validate the logic and rules to be built into a proposed AI system for future extraction of such data.

Key Requirements:

1. Educational Background:

A degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.

2. Skills:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret legal documents and judgments.
Excellent written communication skills for preparing clear and concise reports.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in extracting and summarizing information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, data validation, pivot tables, filtering, and basic formulas to organise and analyse legal research data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, for drafting legal documents, formatting citations, and creating structured reports.

3. Experience:

Prior experience in legal research or working with court documents is preferred but not mandatory.
Legally trained and/or qualified, with demonstrated ability to analyse case law, interpret legal documents, and extract relevant precedents, data, and/or legal principles from complex judgments and case notes.

4. Other Attributes:

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Highly systematic and methodical approach to work.
Familiarity with family law and divorce proceedings in Singapore is an advantage.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please submit your application below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is for recruitment purposes only.

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Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class

Consultant Name : Sharica Tan
EA Registration Number: R23113276
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)

JO ID: #8409