Job Description

What the role is:The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated and coordinated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary's function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is fair and impartial. A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary's vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary. We welcome you to join our team as: JUDICIAL ASSOCIATE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTSWhat you will be working on:We are looking for a Judicial Associate to assist the Judges on the efficient management and disposal of cases and support for judicial projects and initiatives. The duties of the Judicial Associate include the following: xe2x80xa2 Work with the Judges on case files, including reviewing the files and evaluating and identifying any issues which may arise and proposing any follow-up action which may be required (such as drafting replies to parties); xe2x80xa2 Research and identify appropriate legislation and case laws for each case file and drafting case briefs or memoranda; xe2x80xa2 Sit in on the cases and assist the Judge in drafting the Grounds of Decision, where necessary; xe2x80xa2 Research into family laws and practices of other countries; xe2x80xa2 Provide administrative support and legal input for judicial projects and initiatives that further the objectives of the Family Justice Courts; xe2x80xa2 Conduct environmental scanning to keep abreast of the changes in the arena of family law and practices; xe2x80xa2 Provide legal and administrative support on areas relating to family law and practices in Singapore, including building and maintaining a database of relevant case laws (which includes a repository of relevant Grounds of Decisions by the High Court) and making any requisite amendments to the relevant family law legislation, including the Family Justice Act, the Women's Charter and all related subsidiary legislation and Practice Directions; xe2x80xa2 Liaise with the relevant agencies/ministries on any changes relating to family law and practices in Singapore, including working on gazettes; xe2x80xa2 Work with the Judges to revise and update any requisite manuals relating to standard operating procedures, such as the Bench Manual; and xe2x80xa2 Develop and maintain a Database Management system.What we are looking for:

• A Qualified Person as defined in the Legal Profession Act (Cap 161) xe2x80xa2 Preferably 1 to 3 years of working experience; prior experience in Family Law xe2x80xa2 Strong analytical, critical thinking, drafting, and problem-solving skills xe2x80xa2 Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills xe2x80xa2 Ability to work under pressure xe2x80xa2 Ability to work independently and yet be a team player Note: Applicants are required to submit relevant document(s) that indicate their eligibility as Qualified Persons. The successful candidate will be appointed on a one-year probationary contract in the first instance. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About Supreme Court:Standing at the apex of an effective and efficient court system, the Supreme Court's vision is to be a xe2x80x9cLeading, Trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrowxe2x80x9d. Our mission is to provide accessible justice that commands trust, respect and confidence. These are our success outcomes: - A thought leader in jurisprudence and court excellence; - Effective access to fair hearings; - High performing, service-oriented and passionate workforce; and - Innovative and future-ready organisation A career at the Supreme Court will enable you to contribute and enhance the administration of justice. You will be part of a committed team of professionals who seek to provide access to justice with fairness, impartiality, integrity and responsiveness.

Singapore Courts