Legal Associate - Corporate, Conveyancing & Litigation

Ong & Raymond Hor; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ong & Raymond Hor, a partnership law firm based in Ipoh, seeks a Legal Associate for a full-time on-site role. You will draft and review documents, perform legal research, and assist in case preparation across conveyancing, corporate work, litigation, family and probate matters.

You will attend client meetings, take instructions, prepare opinions, and update clients and senior lawyers on case progress. The role requires accuracy, compliance, and teamwork with external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admission to practice (or eligibility) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents across conveyancing, corporate, litigation, family and probate matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist in case preparation.
• Attend client meetings and take instructions from clients and senior lawyers.
• Prepare opinions and communicate case updates to clients.
• Support court appearances and manage deadlines.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel and government agencies to progress matters.
• Maintain accurate files and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Contribute to overall service quality of the firm.

Skills

Law knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Legal issue analysis

Ethics

Time management

Independence & teamwork

Legal research tools

Education

LLB or equivalent + admission to practice (preferred)

Tools

Legal drafting

Legal research tools

Job description

Ong & Raymond Hor, a partnership law firm based in Ipoh, seeks a Legal Associate for a full-time on-site role. You will draft and review documents, perform legal research, and assist in case preparation across conveyancing, corporate work, litigation, family and probate matters.

You will attend client meetings, take instructions, prepare opinions, and update clients and senior lawyers on case progress. The role requires accuracy, compliance, and teamwork with external parties.