Legal Associate (Litigation)

Malaysian Bar; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shang & Co., a prominent law firm in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Legal Associate (Litigation) to conduct investigations, perform legal research, draft opinions and pleadings, and support partners in mediation, hearings, and trials.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of PQE in litigation, experience in civil litigation, strong communication and analytical abilities, and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough investigations into client matters, including gathering, reviewing and analyzing information and performing legal research.
• Providing updates via in-house client's portal.
• Drafting or assisting in drafting legal opinions, pleadings, papers and pre-trial documents.
• Attend or assist Partners in mediation, hearings, settlement conferences, and trial

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent working

Persuasive

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Legal Associate (Litigation)

• Conducting thorough investigations into client matters, including gathering, reviewing and analyzing information and performing legal research.
• Providing updates via in-house client's portal.
• Drafting or assisting in drafting legal opinions, pleadings, papers and pre-trial documents.
• Attend or assist Partners in mediation, hearings, settlement conferences, and trial

Qualifications and Requirements

• Min. 1 year of PQE in litigation.
• Experience in handling civil litigation cases
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• Optimistic working attitude, driven and persuasive
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite or related software

Overview of Organisation

Shang & Co. is an award-winning law firm located in the heart of KL city and Solaris Dutamas (Publika).

Shang & Co. is awarded and recognised as International Family Law Firm in Malaysia for year 2018 by Corporate INTL Law Awards, named as Recommended Law Firm Matrimonial & Family Law Firm of the year 2016 etc. We take pride in our litigation practice, especially Matrimonial & Family Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Commercial and Corporate Law.

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