Rae-Anne Lim
Legal Associate
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
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1
Certificate
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Publications
- Hidden Figures - Legal Executives of Legal Aid Bureau - Law Gazette Article (July 2018) [Co-Authored]
- Help with a Heart - Legal Aid Bureau's 60th Anniversary Publication (2018)
Awards
Exemplary SkillsFuture @ Public Service 2021
Certification
Certified Anti Money-Laundering Specialist
Skills
Family Law
Timeline
Legal Associate
Beyond Legal LLC
Jan.2024 - Feb.2024
Legal Associate
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
Aug.2023 - Dec.2023
Paralegal
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
Jul.2023 - Aug.2023
Certified Anti Money-Laundering Specialist
05-2022
Specialist Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
Jan.2015 - Dec.2021
Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
Jan.2015 - Dec.2021
Claims Adjuster Executive
Total Marine Claims
May.2014 - Sep.2014
Legal Secretary
Rajah & Tann LLP
Nov.2012 - Mar.2014
J.D. - Law
Singapore University of Social Sciences
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Law -
University of London
04.2001 -
Work History
Legal Associate
Beyond Legal LLC
Jan.2024 - Feb.2024
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
Legal Associate
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
Aug.2023 - Dec.2023
- Managed a caseload of 15+ litigation matters at any one time, involving contractual disputes, Civil claims, Criminal matters, and Family law issues.
- Conduct legal research and analysis, and prepare legal opinions, pleadings, and submissions.
- Represent clients in court hearings, and settlement negotiations.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, and provide regular updates and advice
- Conducted research into case law and legal precedents to identify relevant information for use in court proceedings
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contracts and pleadings in accordance with applicable laws.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents with courts, scheduling appointments and hearings.
- Analysed facts and evidence to determine potential outcomes for each case or transaction presented.
- Reviewed financial statements, reports, contracts and other related documents during due diligence investigations.
- Presented oral arguments before judges during Pre-Trial Conferences or hearings as directed by supervisors.
- Advised clients on their rights, obligations and options regarding their legal matters.
- Prepared written arguments for court hearings based on evidence gathered from investigation efforts.
- Evaluated current case law developments to anticipate changes in the field that may affect future decisions.
- Managed client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and successful resolution of cases.
- Provided guidance to clients on the best course of action when faced with complex legal issues.
Paralegal
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
Jul.2023 - Aug.2023
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to obtain instructions.
- Prepared legal submissions, pleadings and other court documents.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Assisted in trials by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Conducted legal research on caselaws, Singapore Statutes and Regulations.
Specialist Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
Jan.2015 - Dec.2021
- Represented clients in Court and Court-mandated mediations and advised them on divorce matters where the total value of the matrimonial assets is below S$1 million.
- Conducted extensive legal research and analysis, utilising both online databases and physical resources.
- Interpreted case law for use in developing effective litigation strategies.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in family disputes.
- Drafted legal documents, such as pleadings, affidavits and legal submissions.
- Developed strategies to resolve complex legal issues with successful outcomes.
- Advised clients on the interpretation of relevant laws and regulations.
- Analysed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents in relation to Family Law matters.
Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
Jan.2015 - Dec.2021
- Developed strategies to resolve complex legal issues with successful outcomes.
- Assisted with trial preparation activities such as document management, witness coordination and exhibits organisation.
- Performed administrative and management functions related to practice of law.
- Coordinated meetings between lawyers and clients regarding ongoing cases.
- Facilitated communication between clients, witnesses and experts associated with legal matters.
- Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organising files, conducting research and maintaining databases.
- Drafted legal documents including pleasings, affidavit and appeals.
- Organized large volumes of data into an easily retrievable format for review by lawyers.
- Performed legal research, analysing results for decision-making and summarising for review.
- Developed a strong understanding of the legal system, including relevant laws and procedures.
- Prepared case summaries, chronologies of facts and other materials for use in legal proceedings.
- Developed and entered various case materials into computer database.
- Attended hearings in order to provide assistance to lawyers during court proceedings.
Claims Adjuster Executive
Total Marine Claims
May.2014 - Sep.2014
- Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
- Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Legal Secretary
Rajah & Tann LLP
Nov.2012 - Mar.2014
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Prioritised and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Prepared and processed invoices for billings.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Education
J.D. - Law
Singapore University of Social Sciences
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Law -
University of London
04.2001 -
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