Legal Executive (6 - 12 months contract)

Wong & Partners; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian law firm is seeking a fresh law graduate to join as a Legal Executive for a contract of 6 to 12 months. Responsibilities include assisting with litigation and Intellectual Property matters, performing legal research, and preparing necessary documents. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. The position offers networking opportunities and training for career development.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Training and development

Career guidance

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Prior experience in Litigation / IP Tech is an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day litigation/IP Tech matters.
• Undertake legal research and provide support to lawyers.
• Assist in translating court documents.
• Prepare cause papers, affidavits, applications to court, etc.
• Coordinate submission and filing of court documents.
• Draft commercial agreements.
• Manage litigation/IP Tech files.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Drafting legal documents

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Legal Executive (6 - 12 months contract)

Wong & Partners is a Malaysian law firm dedicated to providing solution-oriented legal services to its clients. As a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, we bring a unique combination of local knowledge and global experience to every matter. Since its establishment in 1998, Wong & Partners has grown steadily and now consists of more than 20 partners and 50 associates and legal assistants.

We are hiring a fresh law graduate to join us as a Legal Executive for a contract duration of 6 to 12 months. The successful candidate will report to the Associate / Partner in charge.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the day-to-day litigation / IP Tech matters in the Dispute Resolution/ Intellectual Property & Tech practice group.
• Undertake necessary legal research and provide legal support to lawyers and partners in the dispute resolution / IP Tech practice group.
• Assist in translating court documents from English to Malay and vice versa.
• Assist with the preparation of cause papers, affidavits, applications to court and/or legal submissions.
• Responsible for preparing, compiling and coordinating the submission and filing of relevant court documents.
• Drafting/preparing commercial agreements.
• Assist in managing litigation / IP Tech files.

Requirements

• A minimum qualification of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Prior Litigation / IP Tech experience will be an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to commit to least 6 to 12-month contract.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities
• Training and development of legal and soft skills
• Support and guidance for your career development