Legal Associate – Corporate & Civil Litigation

Malaysian Bar; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Malaysia is looking for a qualified legal professional to assist in civil and criminal litigation tasks. This role requires an LL.B (Hons) degree, with 2-5 years of relevant experience, good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The candidate should possess excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The firm offers a flexible dress code and opportunities to engage in varied areas of law. Applications are open until December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience in corporate and/or litigation.
• Candidate must be willing to be exposed to different areas of law.
• Flexible to travel for meetings with clients and attending Court.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners and Lawyers in civil and criminal litigation.
• Draft legal documents for civil litigation and criminal cases.
• Monitor work schedule and meet deadlines.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Excellent command of Bahasa Malaysia

Good writing and drafting skills

Good command of Microsoft Office

Able to work under pressure

Impeccable attention to detail

Independent work

Education

LL.B (Hons), second class and above

Tools

Online legal databases (Lexis Nexis, CLJ, Westlaw, HeinOnline)

Job description

A law firm in Malaysia is looking for a qualified legal professional to assist in civil and criminal litigation tasks. This role requires an LL.B (Hons) degree, with 2-5 years of relevant experience, good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The candidate should possess excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The firm offers a flexible dress code and opportunities to engage in varied areas of law. Applications are open until December 31, 2025.