Legal Associate

Malaysian Bar; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Bar in Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia is seeking a young lawyer to join our criminal and civil litigation practice. The successful candidate will represent clients in court, draft pleadings, and assist in legal research under supervision.

Fresh graduates called to the Bar are welcome; ability to work independently and meet deadlines is essential. Weekend/public holiday remand appearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law with qualified certificate or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates called to the Bar welcome to apply.
• Ability to work independently (not for Pupil position).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings, including remand, mention, hearing, trial and appeal.
• Drafting cause papers for civil and criminal litigation
• Assist in conducting legal research
• Attend client, correspondence and other legal work assigned by our firm
• Available to attend remand proceedings during weekends/public holidays

Skills

Court appearances

Legal research

Drafting papers

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law with qualified certificate / equivalent

Job description

• - Represent clients in court proceeding, including remand, mention, hearing, trial and appeal.
• - Drafting cause papers for civil and criminal litigation
• - Assist in conducting legal research
• - To attend client, correspondence and other legal work assigned by our firm from time to time
• - Available to attend remand proceedings during weekend/public holiday

Qualifications and Requirements:

• - Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law with qualified certificate/ equivalent
• - Fresh graduate who are just called to the Bar are welcome to apply
• - Able to work independently and under minimal supervision(not applicable to Pupil position)

Job Start Date:

23 October 2026

Application Closing Date:

31 October 2026

Overview of Organisation:

Our firm's main area of practice is criminal litigation. Besides criminal, we also deal with civil litigations, conveyancing, family matters, contract matters, will writing, probate and letter of administration