Appointments
in the Legal Service
Eligibility for Appointment
as a Legal Service Officer
You
may at any time of the year, apply for possible appointment as a
Legal Service Officer:
(a) at the entry grade if you have obtained at least a
Second Class Upper Honours Bachelor of Laws degree (or the equivalent)
from the NUS, the SMU or a Scheduled University and you are
a "qualified person" as defined in the Legal Profession
Act, Cap 161 / the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules; or
(b) at a higher
grade as a "mid-career" officer if you have
obtained at least a Second Class Lower Honours Bachelor of
Laws degree (or the equivalent) from the NUS, the SMU or a Scheduled
University and have at least 5 years of strong relevant
legal experience that may be useful to the Legal Service and
you are a "qualified person" as defined in the Legal Profession
Act, Cap 161 / the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.
Fresh graduates (and those with
less than 5 years) with a Class 2.2 (or the equivalent) who are
very keen in a career in the Legal Service may be considered for
appointment. The applicant must provide strong reasons on why he
/ she should be considered as an exception. A write-up (and relevant
testimonials, where applicable) should be furnished. All such applicants
will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Undergraduates who have completed their second year are also encouraged
to apply for possible appointment as an LSO. Those selected will
be immediately offered appointment in the Legal Service. The confirmation
of the offer of appointment will be subject to their being awarded
at least a Class 2.1 (or the equivalent). Those who apply and are
offered appointment prior to their graduation but are thereafter
awarded a Class 2.2 (or the equivalent) will be specially considered
for the confirmation of the offer of appointment.
Salary & Progression
The
Legal Service offers a competitive remuneration package. Salaries
are benchmarked against the incomes of lawyers in private law firms
and adjusted annually. There are also abundant opportunities for
career advancement in the Legal Service for those with excellent
performance and high potential. Progression is based on merit.
Successful candidates will be appointed on 18-month contracts (for
fresh graduates) or 2-year contracts (for mid-career officers).
Seniority of appointment and commencing salary will depend on qualifications
and practical legal experience. Fresh law graduates will be appointed
at Legal Service Officer Grade 6B.
Candidates with strong relevant legal experience or who are appointed
as "mid-career" officers may have their experience recognised
and be eligible for additional increments/appointment at a higher
grade.
Benefits
Attractive
benefits offered by the Legal Service include:
- Annual variable increments in salary;
- Mid-year and year-end bonus payments
(payable in July and December);
- Competitive performance bonus payments
(payable in March);
- Professional Allowance;
- Market Adjustment Component (where applicable);
- Medical benefits:
- subsidised outpatient treatment;
- 1% contribution by Government to Medisave account.
- Dental benefits:
-
50% subsidy for dental treatment, up to
$70 per calendar year;
- Leave per calendar year:
- vacation leave of 18 days;
- medical leave of 14 days, 60 days if warded
in hospital;
- maternity leave of up to 16 weeks for the
birth of your first four children;
- Work-life
balance.
Career
Development
The
Legal Service has in place a personnel management system which facilitates
the development of your potential to the fullest. You will be scheduled
for rotation to various departments to gain exposure to a variety
of legal work, which can be broadly categorised into advice, advocacy
and adjudication. You will also have the opportunity to sharpen
your analytical skills and augment your knowledge of the law through
local and overseas training courses. Outstanding officers may also
be considered for postgraduate scholarships and training awards
to pursue postgraduate programmes in law at the NUS or premier overseas
universities.
Opportunities
Recruitment interviews in the Legal Service are conducted on an
on-going basis.
If you wish
to be considered for appointment, please complete the application
form and submit it to:
The Director
Legal Service Commission Secretariat
1 Supreme Court Lane
Level 4, Supreme Court
Singapore 178879
E-mail: lsc_sec@lsc.gov.sg
Appointments
in the Legal Service Commission Secretariat
(We are not presently recruiting. Thank you for your interest.)
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