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Paralegal

Overview

Paralegals support lawyers in their daily work, helping them prepare for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings.

Description

  • Research and gather facts for cases.
  • Organise documents and case file.
  • Help lawyers prepare for trials by writing and summarising reports.
  • Help lawyers during trials by taking notes and reviewing transcripts.
  • Act as a liaison between lawyers and clients, maintaining regular communication.

Entry requirements

  • You should have an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Some employers accept any Bachelor’s Degree and a Paralegal Studies certification, which you may get from a paralegal education programme approved by the Law Society of Singapore.
  • You'll also need specialised certifications and knowledge of legal databases.

Salary

$3,100 – 4,300

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Paralegal work may be fast-paced and demanding. You'll need to juggle many projects under tight deadlines, so being organised and efficient is essential.

What to expect

Some paralegals handle contracts while others manage research and evidence. Master legal software and stay updated on regulatory changes to excel.

Soft
skills

Organisational Skills

Able to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.

Communication

Capable of explaining complex legal concepts in simple terms.

Interpersonal Skills

Able to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other legal professionals.

Software Skills

Able to navigate legal research platforms and applications.

Organisational Skills

Able to manage multiple cases, files, and deadlines well.

Legal Document Drafting

Familiar with preparing, formatting, and organising case files, transcripts, and legal reports to support lawyers.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Paralegals frequently interact with clients and third-party vendors. Experienced paralegals may also supervise projects or delegate work to others.

Paralegals do mostly work in offices, but they occasionally travel to gather information, collect documents, or accompany attorneys when needed.

Legal secretaries mainly provide administrative support to lawyers. Paralegals are more hands-on, working closely with attorneys on various tasks and case preparation.

Paralegals find resources on legal databases, government websites, law libraries, and court websites.

Paralegals must organise all trial-related documents, creating thorough binders or electronic file systems.