Paralegal/Legal Clerk

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

Job summary

An established legal firm is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or legal clerk to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the legal team with drafting and filing essential legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring that all case-related materials are organized and accessible. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Law, be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help navigate complex legal challenges and support clients effectively. If you are proactive, meticulous, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Law or equivalent with related work experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, proficiency in other languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file various legal documents and correspondences.
• Conduct legal research and coordinate with team and clients.
• Update calendars and track deadlines for court cases.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Willingness to learn

Positive work attitude

Education

Diploma in Law

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:

1. Drafting, preparing, compiling and filing various cause papers, correspondences, bundles of documents, witness statements, submissions and all other hearing/trial related documents;
2. Ensuring related case documents are properly ordered, indexed, filed and available;
3. Carry out legal searches and research on statutes and case law;
4. Coordinate with dispatch team to send/receive/serve documents/notices timely and promptly;
5. Update calendars and tracking deadlines of court cases and key meetings;
6. Coordinate with legal team, clients, statutory bodies, external counsel and stakeholders for documentation/correspondences/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