Officer (Practitioners Affairs Division)

Bar Council Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal body in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Officer for the Practitioners Affairs Division to manage committee work, conduct legal research, and collaborate with team members. The ideal candidate possesses a law degree, is an advocate and solicitor, and is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Skills in organization, communication, and independent judgment are essential, along with a high level of computer literacy. A competitive remuneration package is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Possess an undergraduate degree in law (LLB). Preferably with at least one year of legal experience.
• Must be an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Well-organised, able to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative.
• Self-motivated, dedicated, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Handle work of committees focusing on specific areas of law.
• Conduct legal research relating to specific areas of law.
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes, and reports.
• Manage projects of committees, including planning and coordinating.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Handle other matters as directed by the Management.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Excellent command of written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Well-organised

Ability to multitask

High degree of independent judgment

Self-motivated

High level of computer literacy

Education

Undergraduate degree in law (LLB)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Officer (Practitioners Affairs Division)

• Handle work of committees focusing on specific areas of law or legal practice. This includes drafting letters, reports and other materials, and attend to correspondence.
• Conduct legal research relating to specific areas of law or legal practice.
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes of meetings and reports, and carry out follow‑up action.
• Manage projects of committees, including planning, coordinating, and meeting deadlines.
• Perform general clerical duties, including photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Handle all other matters as directed by the Management.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Possess an undergraduate degree in law (LLB). Preferably with at least one year of legal experience.
• Must be an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Well‑organised, able to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative.
• Self‑motivated, dedicated, and able to work independently in a challenging environment with minimum supervision, yet be a team player.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to travel.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive remuneration package based on his/her qualifications and level of experience.