Paralegal (Hybrid)

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in alternative legal services is looking for a paralegal to support corporate secretarial tasks and client communications. This role involves collaborating with project managers, utilizing legal technologies, and ensuring excellence in project delivery. Fresh graduates with a law degree are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to start a career in legal services.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in the legal or company secretarial sector is an advantage.
• Commercial outlook and ability to work independently required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager with client advisory on corporate governance.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines to high standards.
• Manage client communications and legal technology outputs.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Ownership and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

High Q

Dilitrust

Job description

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.