Paralegal

Rahmat Lim & Partners; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Malaysia is seeking a qualified individual for the role focused on Intellectual Property and Technology. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents for filings, conducting market surveys, and liaising with government officials. Candidates should hold a Bachelor Degree in Laws and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers flexible working hours, health benefits, and opportunities for performance-based salary increments. This role is well-suited for those willing to learn and grow in their legal careers.

Benefits

Annual salary increment

Health screening

Hospital insurance

Annual overseas firm trip

Long Service Award (LSA)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in the related field.
• Able to prepare legal documents and applications.
• Experience in filing Trade Mark and Patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for intellectual property applications.
• Conduct market surveys and liaise with the Malaysian Registry.
• Ensure timely processing of legal documents.

Skills

Fluent in English

Legal documentation preparation

Liaising with government agencies

Education

Bachelor Degree in Laws (LLB)

Job description

Job Description (Intellectual Property & Technology)

• Preparing legal documents, applications, letters to the Malaysian Intellectual Property Department;
• Compose and revise documents for attorneys, including letters, depositions and filing forms;
• Conduct market surveys and raids;
• Filing of Trade Mark and Patent application in Malaysia for local clients and overseas associates;
• Ensure legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines;
• Liaising with officers at the Malaysian Registry;
• File and archive all documents in compliance with the files and subject matters; and
• Assume ad-hoc assignment as required.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must possess minimum qualification of Bachelor Degree in Laws (LLB);
• At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position;
• Able to speak and write English fluently;
• Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Law/Legal Services or equivalent; and

Benefits Provided Upon Confirmation

• Annual salary increment (based on performance)
• Health screening
• Hospital and surgical insurance
• Annual overseas firm trip
• Long Service Award (LSA)

Key Points

• Strategic location (Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur)
• Nearby public transports - KTM and LRT
• Flexible working hours, Mondays - Fridays (8:30am to 5:30pm/9am to 6pm/9:30am to 6:30pm)
• On-the-job training and coaching for beginners
• Yoya classes and weekly badminton session