Legal Assistant/Legal Associate

Edward Ng & Partners; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking lawyers to handle various civil litigation matters such as corporate and family law. Candidates holding a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) are welcomed, especially new graduates or those with up to 1 year PQE. The firm offers comprehensive on-the-job training and promotes a supportive work-life balance environment.

Qualifications

• Newly called lawyers or those with up to 1 year PQE are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters.
• Take and manage client instructions.
• Draft pleadings, cause papers, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Represent clients in court hearings and trials.

Skills

Proficient in written and spoken English

Proficient in written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia

Independent

Proactive

Diligent

Self-motivated

Committed

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters including corporate, commercial, contractual, banking, real property, estate, family law (divorce), adoption, citizenship law, tortious disputes and more.
• Take and manage client instructions.
• Draft pleadings, cause papers, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Represent clients in court hearings and trials.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) or its equivalent.
• Newly called lawyers or those with up to 1 year PQE are encouraged to apply.
• Independent, proactive, diligent, self-motivated, and committed.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Key Points

• Prime location at Wisma UOA 2, Kuala Lumpur
• Convenient access to public transport (KTM & LRT)
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and guidance for newcomers
• Supportive work-life balance environment

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