Paralegal (Hybrid)

PeopleLAKE Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group specializing in alternative legal and compliance services seeks a committed paralegal to assist in projects and improve client governance practices. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law, excellent communication skills, and a desire for a long-term position in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience in the legal or company secretarial sector is an added advantage.
• Prefer candidates who do not intend to pursue CLP.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager with corporate governance best practices.
• Manage client-focused communications during projects.
• Report updates to Client Coordinator and Client Partner.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to build relationships

Confident communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

High Q

Dilitrust

Job description

About The Client

Our client is a global provider of alternative legal and compliance services. They support in-house legal teams and law firms with flexible legal resourcing. Their services include contract management, regulatory compliance, and legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the project manager on advising the client on corporate secretarial and governance best practice through the assistance of our extensive network of counsel firms in APAC.
• Ensuring that projects and deadline are achieved on time to the highest of standards.
• Participating and leading on multiple client-focused communications (email, phone and virtually/in-person).
• Managing the input and output of client-focused legal technologies (High Q, Dilitrust).
• Reporting in to the Client Coordinator and Client Partner to provide regular updates on, but not limited to, client service and development, opportunities, escalations and more.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB). Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent computer skills, in particular MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in the legal or company secretarial sector is an added advantage.
• Commercial and practical outlook.
• Ability to build relationships and rapport, demonstrating credibility.
• Confident in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to take ownership of tasks, time and workload by prioritising and managing expectations.
• Prefer candidates who do not intend to pursue CLP or practice, as we are looking for someone committed to a long-term paralegal role.