Chambering Student and Junior Lawyer

KU TAN & PARTNERS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chambering Student or Junior Lawyer to gain practical legal experience, focusing primarily on litigation. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist with litigation matters while receiving direct supervision and feedback. An ideal candidate is an LL.B graduate, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable working in a small legal practice. This role offers valuable exposure to active files and clients.

Benefits

Direct supervision with review and discussion

Guidance and feedback provided

Practical exposure to active files and clients

Professional working practices with clear communication

Qualifications

• LL.B graduate eligible to commence pupillage or legal practice in Malaysia.
• Good command of English (Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage).
• Comfortable with working within a small legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and case law analysis.
• Assist in litigation matters, including file preparation and hearings.
• Attend court proceedings and client meetings where appropriate.

Skills

Good command of English

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Education

LL.B graduate

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

We are a small and growing law firm seeking a Chambering Student or Junior Lawyer who is interested in gaining practical legal experience that is primarily litigation-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and case law analysis
• Drafting cause papers, submissions, agreements, and legal correspondence
• Assisting in litigation matters, including file preparation, hearings, and case management
• Attending court proceedings and client meetings where appropriate
• Managing files and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements
• Assisting with general legal and administrative matters of the firm

What the Firm Offers

• Direct supervision with review and discussion
• Guidance and feedback provided
• Practical exposure to active files and clients
• Professional working practices with clear communication and reasonable expectation

Requirements

• LL.B graduate eligible to commence pupillage or legal practice in Malaysia
• Good command of English (Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage)
• Has good organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable with working within a small legal practice
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and basic legal research tools