Legal Associate (Litigation)

Malaysian Bar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Bar is seeking a Legal Associate (Litigation) to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will attend trials, hearings and case managements, either with a partner or independently, and draft essential court documents including cause papers, notices of applications, affidavits and opinions.

Required PQE of 3+ years in active practice, demonstrated trial experience across all courts of first instance, and fluency in English (written and spoken).

Qualifications

• PQE of 3 years or more in active practice.
• Conducted trials independently at all courts of first instance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Meticulous and able to take instruction from partners.

Responsibilities

• Attend trials, hearings and case managements (with partner or independently).
• Drafting of cause papers, notices of applications, affidavits and opinions.

Skills

Fluent in English

Meticulous

Instruction-following

Hardworking

Organised

Ambitious

Responsible

Job description

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Legal Associate (Litigation)

• Attend trials, hearings and case managements (either with partner or independently)
• drafting of cause papers, notice of applications, affidavits and opinions

Qualifications and Requirements

Legal Associate (Litigation)

• PQE: 3 years or above (in active practice)
• conducted trials (in full and independently) at all courts of first instance
• meticulous and able to take instruction from partners
• hardworking, organised, ambitious and responsible
• fluent in written and spoken English
• extremely attractive remuneration packages for candidates that meet the firm's criteria