Senior Specialist/Specialist (MLA/Extradition)

The International Legal Cooperation Team (ILCT) was set up in 2011 and serves as Singapore’s Central Authority for mutual legal assistance and extradition. It also advises and represents the Singapore Government on international cooperation in criminal matters. Responsibilities: As a Legal Specialist of the ILCT, your work will include: • Review and process cases in accordance with the applicable legal requirements, standard operating procedures and policies; • Perform initial case assessments and establish nexuses; • Coordinate with domestic agencies and requesting countries to ensure the efficient disposal of cases; • Draft legal documents and assist in the preparation of legal applications to Court; • Proactively track and monitor timelines for cases. Send out reminders to relevant parties for response; • Attend meetings and court proceedings and prepare written reports; • Assist with taking notes of court proceedings. From time to time, assist in the conduct of trials and other judicial proceedings; • Develop and maintain ILCT’s Knowledge Management (KM) materials; • Conduct substantive legal research; • Assist with ad-hoc projects and events organised by Crime Division & AGC; and • Perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisors and to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Crime division and across other legal divisions. Other Accountabilities: As a member of the Singapore Public Service, you will also be responsible for ensuring the proper handling of files and documents according to established and approved procedures, including handling and sealing documents based on classification. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all work, whether ad hoc or routine, is completed on time and of high standard. Requirements: • Discipline in law is preferred • Excellent command of English – both written and spoken • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills • Highly motivated and a self-starter • Excellent team player • Meticulous and possess good research and organisational skills • Able to work under pressure and deliver high quality of work within tight deadlines Our Commitment to You The AGC offers a salary commensurate with your experience and qualifications, Annual Variable bonuses, performance bonuses and annual increments based on merit. We invest in our officers and support their career aspirations so that they can reach their fullest potential. We also place great importance on our officers’ physical and mental well-being through work-life harmony programmes. Successful candidates will be appointed on a contract basis in the first instance. Should you encounter difficulty in applying for this role, please email us directly at AGC_HR_Recruit@agc.gov.sg before the closing date of this job posting. Kindly attach your resume and indicate this position you are keen on in the email subject.