Legal Associate

KEE & ASSOCIATES; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEE & ASSOCIATES in Klang, Malaysia is seeking a motivated Legal Associate to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate will handle civil and/or criminal litigation matters from case preparation through to court representation.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, drafting pleadings, affidavits, and other court documents, and conducting legal research. The role requires 1–5 years of litigation experience and the ability to work independently with deadlines.

Qualifications

• LLB / CLP qualified, admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• 1–5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigation files from instruction to conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and other court documents.
• Conduct legal research and case law analysis.
• Attend court hearings, mentions, and case management.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Assist senior partners/associates on larger matters as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Research

Analytical skills

Education

LLB / CLP qualified

Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

Job description

We are a law firm based in Klang seeking a motivated Legal Associate to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate will handle a range of civil and/or criminal litigation matters, from case preparation through to court representation.

Key responsibilities

Manage a caseload of litigation files from instruction to conclusion

Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and other court documents

Conduct legal research and case law analysis

Attend court hearings, mentions, and case management

Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials

Assist senior partners/associates on larger matters as needed

About you

LLB / CLP qualified, admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

1-5 years of litigation experience

Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills

Able to work independently and manage deadlines

Own transport preferred (court attendance across Klang Valley)

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin/other languages an advantage

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Exposure to a varied litigation practice