Paralegal/Legal Clerk

Haizan Choo & Co; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Damansara Perdana is seeking a diligent paralegal or legal clerk to assist in administrative and legal tasks. This role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or Degree in Law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Related work experience preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Possess own transport.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare various legal documents.
• Ensure case documents are ordered and indexed.
• Conduct legal searches and research.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are an established legal firm located in Damansara Perdana since 2008. Our area of practice is predominantly general litigation emphasizing on commercial, strata management, recovery, company and contractual disputes.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal or legal clerk to support our legal team in various administrative and legal tasks such as:-

Drafting, preparing, compiling and filing various cause papers, correspondences, bundles of documents, witness statements, submissions and all other hearing/trial related documents;

Ensuring related case documents are properly ordered, indexed, filed and available;

Carry out legal searches and research on statutes and case law;

Coordinate with dispatch team to send/receive/serve documents/notices timely and promptly;

Update calendars and tracking deadlines of court cases and key meetings;

Coordinate with legal team, clients, statutory bodies, external counsel and stakeholders for documentation/corrspondences/meetings.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Law or equivalent with related work experience preferred

Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Other languages would be highly advantageous

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Possess own transport

Good interpersonal skills and team player

Willing to learn and take instructions

Possess positive work attitude and self-motivated

Meticulous, sharp, reliable, responsible, hardworking and honest

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