Litigation Assistant

SKRINE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a legal assistant to support the Head of Department and Litigation Executive in preparing various court documents. This role requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a litigation department, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and good communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. The ideal candidate will work independently and assist with various administrative tasks. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with a legal firm in the litigation department.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Good written and spoken communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format standard documents for court work.
• Assist in preparing appeals and related documentation.
• KIV on service of documents and coordinate with staff.
• Support the litigation team with photocopying and binding documents.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office Word

Good command of Bahasa Malaysia

Good command of English

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

To assist Head of Department and Litigation Executive in preparing documents for the Partners and Legal Assistants for Court work:

• Drafting, formatting, and fairing standard documents for Court work.
• Preparing/drafting/fairing Affidavits of Service, applications for substituted service, orders, judgments, notices, relevant documents, and letters for posting and advertisement, statement of claims, bundle of documents and all other standard applications.
• Assisting the department/any other person who needs help with photocopying and binding documents for all forms of Court work.
• To KIV on service of the documents (e.g., Writ of Summons) and to remind the Process Servers for the status of documents served (if required).
• Assisting the diary clerk to collect and sort out service documents.
• Assisting the Head of Department, Litigation Executive and Consultant in preparation of documents for Court and to carry out any other duties as and when necessary or directed.
• Preparing documents for appeal and formatting affidavits as required by the Court according to their specifications which also includes arranging, marking, numbering and photocopying exhibits.
• Preparing, formatting and fairing application for leave to appeal and Appeal Record to Court of Appeal and Federal Court.
• Drafting orders for Court.
• Preparing all the relevant document for execution and foreclosure proceedings.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience with a legal firm in the litigation department.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both written and spoken.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels.
• Independent and willing to work with minimum supervision – quality and quantity of work equally important.