Job Description

What the role is:The Ministry of Law ensures a sound and progressive legal infrastructure, intellectual property infrastructure and insolvency regime, and optimises land resources, to support national goals. The Public Trustee\'s Office is part of the Ministry of Law. The functions of the Public Trustee\'s Office include (a) the administration of deceased persons\' estates and their un-nominated CPF monies, (b) acting as trustee as appointed by the Court, and (c) the administration of compensation monies due to victims of motor accidents. We are a forward-looking organisation with a strong family culture. We offer diverse opportunities for vibrant individuals looking to serve the public good.What you will be working on:As a Trust Senior Executive, you will: (a) administer cases involving the estate and un-nominated CPF monies of deceased persons by reviewing the information and documents provided by applicants; (b) administer the realisation of assets and distribution of monies of deceased persons to the beneficiaries according to the applicable laws; (c) assess solicitor and client costs in motor accident cases; (d) assess claims on moral and equitable grounds for Bona Vacantia estates; (e) assess appeals related to motor accidents involving uninsured or untraced drivers; (f) respond to appeals and enquiries from members of the public and estate beneficiaries; (g) develop and review operational policies and procedures; and (h) perform other duties as assigned for developmental purposes.What we are looking for:Key Competencies Required

• [Applying Systems Thinking]: Promote evidence-based decision-making and different enforcement approaches that are deployed according to the profile and behaviours of members of public and businesses.
• [Creating Responsive Governance]: Create feedback loops between enforcement implementation and regulation with the aim of enhancing compliance.
• [Planning and Managing Operations]: Plan and/or execute daily operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimise enforcement functions.
• [Processing cases]: Ensure that each step in the case management process is carried out with professionalism and integrity.

Personal Traits / Work Experience

• Education in Accountancy, Finance, Business or Law and / or an excellent track record;
• Work experience of 1 to 4 years, preferably with experience in customer service and case administration;
• Good written, oral, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Good engagement, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills;
• Empathy, emotional resilience, and ability to work in fast paced environment;
• Ability to work independently as needed, or in a team and with partners and stakeholders;
• Self-motivation with a desire to succeed.

Successful candidates will be appointed on a 2-year contract with no renewal.About Ministry of Law:In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people\'s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore\'s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.

Ministry of Law