Our client is a growing local law firm seeking a driven and meticulous
Associate (NQ –2 PQE)
to join their growing practice.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Drafting & Writing
Draft foundational pleadings, including claims, defenses, counterclaims, and reply submissions.
Prepare court applications, interim injunctions, affidavits, formal written arguments, and client update letters.
Formulate discovery requests, interrogatories, and responses.
Legal Research & Strategy
Conduct detailed legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and procedural rules.
Prepare structured legal opinions, case summaries, and risk assessment memos for partners and clients.
Monitor emerging legal trends and judicial developments relevant to active contentious matters
Court Appearance & Representation
Represent clients in interlocutory applications, directions, case management conferences, and minor hearings.
Act as second chair in trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Serve as an operational point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on case progression.
Communicate with court registries, experts, process servers, and opposing counsel.
Requirements
NQ to 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in dispute resolution or commercial litigation.
Strong legal drafting, analytical thinking, and statutory interpretation.
Ability to prioritize under tight deadlines, high attention to detail, and sound commercial judgment.
GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP (SG) PTE. LTD.
Gravitas is an International recruitment company focusing on Financial services and Technology niches with offices in the Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Leeds, Manchester and Shenzhen.
Regarded as one of the fastest growing global recruitment brands we have grown internationally from our inception in 2010 to over 200 employees.