Rae-Anne Lim
Summary
Goal-driven legal professional with a strong background in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Seeking a position as a Litigation Associate to utilise expertise in legal research and case analysis, delivering effective representation for clients. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve favorable outcomes and provide comprehensive legal support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Amy Lim Law Practice
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted legal research and analysis, and prepare legal opinions, pleadings, and submissions
- Represented clients in court hearings, and settlement negotiations
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, and provided regular updates and advice
- Conducted research for use in court proceedings
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contracts and pleadings in accordance with applicable laws
Legal Associate
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed a caseload of 15+ litigation matters, involving contract disputes, civil claims, criminal matters, and family law issues
- Conducted legal research and analysis, and prepare legal opinions, pleadings, and submissions
- Represented clients in court hearings, and settlement negotiations
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, and provided regular updates and advice
- Conducted research into case law and legal precedents to identify relevant information for use in court proceedings
- Provided administrative support such as filing court documents and scheduling appointments
- Analysed facts and evidence to determine potential outcomes for each case or transaction presented
- Prepared written arguments for court hearings based on evidence gathered from investigation efforts
Specialist Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
01.2015 - 12.2021
- 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
01.2015 - 12.2021
- 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 pleadings, 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
Education
Part B of Singapore Bar Examination - Law
Singapore Institute of Legal Education
06.2024
J.D. - Law
Singapore University of Social Sciences
12.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of London
08.2012
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Contract drafting
- Document Review
- Legal Research
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Legal Associate
Amy Lim Law Practice
05.2024 - Current
Legal Associate
Yeo Marini Law Corporation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Specialist Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
01.2015 - 12.2021
Legal Executive
Legal Aid Bureau, Ministry of Law
01.2015 - 12.2021
Part B of Singapore Bar Examination - Law
Singapore Institute of Legal Education
J.D. - Law
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of London
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