Chambering Student/ Litigation Secretary / Litigation Clerk

Malaysian Bar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Malaysia is seeking a Litigation Secretary/Clerk to assist with various legal tasks including court filings and document preparation. Ideal candidates should have a background in civil litigation and possess strong analytical and communication skills. With a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience and proficiency in MS Office, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as we offer a competitive remuneration package. Own transport is preferable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a law firm related to civil litigation.
• Competent in typing correspondences with accuracy and speed.
• Basic knowledge in civil litigation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist litigation departments with research, court filings, and document preparation.
• Maintain an efficient filing system and court diary.
• Liaise with clients and court personnel on case matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Good work ethics

Proactive

Team player

Basic file management skills

Knowledge in civil litigation

Education

Graduate from LLB courses or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Litigation Secretary / Litigation Clerk

Responsibilities

• Assist the litigation departments and other departments as required.
• Assist in legal research, court filings, drafting of cause papers, preparation for hearings and trials, and appearing in court.
• Assist in preparing documents for the firm’s departments and other matters.
• Preparing letters and legal documents, answering/screening telephone calls, and taking messages.
• Schedule appointments and organize meeting arrangements.
• Maintain an efficient filing system, administer a KIV system, monitor work schedule and meet deadlines.
• Prepare travel claims, bills, and monitor collections.
• Arrange and compile pre‑trial documents, appeal records, and bundle of documents/authorities to be filed in court.
• Liaise with clients, court clerk/registrar, and other law firms on court dates and filing/extraction of court documents.
• Maintain and monitor the court diary.
• Prepare status reports for clients and/or lawyers.
• Prepare litigation cause papers/court documents as instructed by the lawyer.
• Prepare files for court.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate from LLB courses or Bar Vocational Course or CLP or equivalent.
• Committed and responsible individual with strong analytical and communication skills, good work ethics.
• Good team player, proactive.
• Competitive remuneration package offered.
• Own transport preferable.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Commencement date: immediately.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of working experience in a law firm environment in relation to civil litigation practice and secretarial duties.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Competent in MS Office and able to type correspondences and all forms of documentation with accuracy and speed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, disciplined, owns transport, flexible working hours if required.
• Eager to learn, preferably single and without children.
• Proactive, self‑initiative.
• Meticulous and neat.
• Basic file management skills is a must.
• Basic knowledge in civil litigation is a must.
• Able to take instructions from the lawyers.
• Good attitude.

Job Start Date: 01 December 2025

Application Closing Date: 28 December 2025

How to Apply: Send detailed CV via e-mail