UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant (Singapore) - Exciting Challenge

We are in search of a motivated UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant (Singapore) to join our vibrant team at Blockchain & Climate Institute in , None, Singapore.
Growing your career as a remote UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant (Singapore) is a fantastic opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, attention to detail and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant (Singapore) at Blockchain & Climate Institute today!

Role Title: Legal Assistant

Company: Blockchain & Climate Institute

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Singapore (Home-based)

This is an unpaid voluntary role, as with all positions at BCI.

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to address the global challenges posed by climate change.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. This role will primarily involve providing support to the legal team in conducting legal research, managing legal documents, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for the legal team.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of legal documents, such as contracts and agreements.
• Manage and maintain the legal department's database and filing system.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars.
• Coordinate legal team meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of legal presentations and workshops.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments related to blockchain technology and climate change.

Requirements:

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related field.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and tools.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and/or climate change is preferred.
• Previous experience in a legal or administrative role is a plus.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Strong interest in topics central to BCI, such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Benefits of working as a UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant (Singapore) in , None, Singapore:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive packageCompetitive Pay