Paralegal cum Admin Executive

A. Chong & Co.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Salary review potential

Job summary

A. Chong & Co is seeking a Paralegal cum Admin Executive to support legal and administrative operations at their Setia Alam office in Selangor. You will assist with legal documentation, file management, research, and client communications.

The role offers hands-on experience in a professional legal environment with growth opportunities and a focus on accuracy and organisational excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any Legal related course.
• Minimum 1–2 years as paralegal / litigation clerk.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin-speaking candidates preferred.
• Must have own car in good condition.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills; attention to detail.
• Familiar with LexisNexis, e-Law, and legal tech systems such as EFS.
• Independent, diligent, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with ability to communicate and coordinate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Case Support: Conduct basic legal research and assist in gathering information for ongoing matters.
• Drafting & Document Preparation: Assist with drafting letters, cause papers, notices, applications, and other documents; review for completeness and formatting.
• Compiling & Filing of Cause Papers: Compile, paginate, index, and prepare court documents.
• File & Case Management: Maintain and organise physical and electronic case files; monitor outstanding matters.
• Administrative & Client Support: Handle mail, calls, emails, and coordinate with clients and lawyers.
• Office Administration & Ad-Hoc Tasks: Support general office activities and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Case management

Administration

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Legal tech tools

Education

Diploma in Legal related course

Tools

LexisNexis

e-Law

EFS

Job description

Salary: Starting from RM2,500 [Negotiable] | Minimum 1-2 years' experience

We are seeking a dedicated, organised, and detail-oriented Paralegal cum Admin Executive to join our team. In this role, you will support the firm’s legal and administrative operations, including assisting with legal documentation, file management, correspondence, research, and general administrative matters. This position offers hands‑on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a professional legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research & Case Support: Conduct basic legal research on relevant laws, cases, procedures, and legal issues; assist in gathering and organising information for ongoing matters; prepare research notes and case summaries as required.

Drafting & Document Preparation: Assist with drafting and preparation of letters, cause papers, notices, applications, and other legal documents; review documents for completeness, consistency, and formatting before finalisation.

Compiling & Filing of Cause Papers: Assist in compiling, fairing, paginating, indexing, and preparing cause papers, affidavits, exhibits, bundles, and other court documents in accordance with the relevant requirements and instructions.

File & Case Management: Maintain and organise physical and electronic case files; update file records and task lists; monitor outstanding matters and assist with following up on documents and instructions.

Administrative & Client Support: Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier documents; assist with client calls, emails, and WhatsApp follow-ups; coordinate documents and information between clients, lawyers, and relevant parties.

Office Administration: Assist with general office administration, including maintaining office supplies, organising records, coordinating couriers, and other administrative matters.

Other Ad-Hoc Tasks: Provide general legal and administrative support to the team and assist with other tasks as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Background: At least a Diploma in any Legal related course.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years as paralegal / litigation clerk experience.
• Language Proficiency: Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written. Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred.
• Transportation: Must have your own car in a good condition.
• Skills: Good organisational and multitasking skills, attention to detail, legal research and drafting skills, able to follow instructions, check work, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines. Familiar with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and e-Law, and able to learn and adapt to legal technology and systems such as EFS.
• Personal Attributes: Independent, diligent, reliable, responsible, resourceful, and willing to learn. Able to take ownership of tasks, follow through, learn from mistakes, and work with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Able to communicate well, provide timely updates, work well with others, and coordinate with team members. Able to work independently when required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for Growth: Receive on‑the‑job training and support to build your administrative & marketing skills, with the potential for salary review as you gain experience.
• Empowering Work Environment: Be part of a firm that is committed to serving with purpose, empowering our team and the clients we worked for, and protecting our clients’ interests.

A. Chong & Co

Messrs A. Chong & Co. is a lawfirm in Setia Alam, Selangor which aims to add value and provide a variety of legal solutions to our clients in accordance to Malaysian law for property transactions, property disputes, civil litigation matters, family matters, corporate litigation matters and criminal matters.

Messrs A. Chong & Co. wish to enlist talents interested in building a rewarding career in the legal industy, innovation, pioneering new paths and taking an active role to grow their knowlege. Messrs A. Chong pride itself in nurturing individuals to in the development of knowlege in a wide field of law, the application of the same and the ability to think outside the box.

Join A. Chong & Co. where your legal career will flourish, and your impact will be meaningful.