The Ministry of Law ensures a sound and progressive legal infrastructure, intellectual property infrastructure and insolvency regime, and optimises land resources, to support national goals. The Public Trustee’s Office (“PTO”), which is part of the Ministry of Law, performs various functions that include (a) the administration of deceased persons’ estates and their un-nominated CPF monies, (b) acting as trustee as appointed by the Court, and (c) the administration of compensation monies due to victims of motor accidents. The Ministry of Law is a forward-looking organisation with a strong family culture, offering diverse opportunities for driven individuals looking to serve the public good.

As a Trust Senior Executive, you will: (a) administer cases involving the estates and un-nominated CPF monies of deceased persons; (b) administer the realisation of assets and distribution of monies of deceased persons to the beneficiaries according to the applicable laws; (c) assess solicitor and client costs in motor accident cases; (d) assess claims on moral and equitable grounds for bona vacantia estates; (e) assess appeals related to motor accidents involving uninsured or untraced drivers; (f) respond to appeals and enquiries from members of the public and estate beneficiaries; (g) develop and review operational policies and procedures; and (h) perform other duties as assigned for developmental purposes.

Competencies Required [Applying Systems Thinking]: Undertake evidence-based problem-solving and execute calibrated responses according to the profile of stakeholders. [Creating Responsive Governance]: Create feedback loops to finetune workflows and improve outcomes. [Planning and Managing Operations]: Plan and execute daily operations according to Standing Operational Procedures (SOPs) to optimise efficiency. [Processing cases]: Ensure that each step in the case management process is carried out with professionalism and integrity Personal Traits / Work Experience (a) Education in Accountancy, Finance, Business or Law would be useful; (b) Work experience of 1 to 4 years, preferably with experience in customer service and case administration; (c) Good written, oral, interpersonal and analytical skills; (d) Good engagement, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills; (e) Empathy, emotional resilience, and ability to work in fast paced environment; (f) Ability to work independently, or in a team and with partners and stakeholders; (g) Self-motivation with a desire to succeed. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 1-year contract in the first instance. Any extension of the contract will be subject to job performance and/or manpower needs.

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.