Paralegal / Legal Clerk

AME Elite Consortium Berhad; Kulai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Malaysia is seeking a legal assistant to maintain legal documents and assist with basic legal research. Responsibilities include managing legal files, preparing documents, and supporting compliance requirements. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position requires attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward learning legal processes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proactive and a willingness to learn about property development legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, manage and organize all legal documents, files and correspondences, ensuring accuracy and efficient retrieval.
• Handle the full cycle of document processing and follow up on pending matters.
• Assist with basic legal research, primarily retrieving specific legal precedents or regulations as directed.
• Prepare, proofread and format various legal documents, including letters, notices and correspondences.
• Support legal team in preparing and managing compliance checklists and routine reporting requirements.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, manage and organize all legal documents, files and correspondences, ensuring accuracy and efficient retrieval.
• Handle the full cycle of document processing and follow up on pending matters.
• Assist with basic legal research, primarily retrieving specific legal precedents or regulations as directed.
• Prepare, proofread and format various legal documents, including letters, notices and correspondences.
• Support legal team in preparing and managing compliance checklists and routine reporting requirements.

Job Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with legal tech platform is a plus.
• Proactive and a willingness to learn about property development legal processes.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department.

Apply today by sending your resume to *****@ameconstruction.com.my. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!