Senior Litigation Counsel: Trials, Appeals & Strategy

Malaysian Bar; Kajang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Bar in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer or Junior Litigation Lawyer in Kajang to join our litigation team. The role involves representing clients in court, managing files and documentation from start to finish, and conducting legal research to prepare opinions, advice and court documents.

You will advise on dispute resolution strategies, draft causes papers and pleadings, and lead court hearings and appeals independently while coordinating with clients, opponents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Advocate & Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate.
• 3–5 years of relevant litigation experience including execution and enforcement proceedings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proactive, responsible and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong analytical, legal research and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle and conduct court proceedings, trials and appeals independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend to clients and represent them in court proceedings, hearings, trials, appeals, mediations and other dispute resolution matters.
• Manage litigation files, clients and documentation effectively and independently from commencement to completion.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, advice, correspondence, reports and other necessary legal documentation.
• Advise clients on dispute resolution strategies and negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Draft and prepare cause papers, pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents.
• Lead and conduct court proceedings independently, including hearings, trials and appeals at all relevant levels of court.
• Liaise with clients, opposing solicitors, courts and relevant authorities in relation to ongoing matters.
• Ensure all court deadlines, filing requirements and case timelines are properly monitored and complied with.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Malaysian Bar in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer or Junior Litigation Lawyer in Kajang to join our litigation team. The role involves representing clients in court, managing files and documentation from start to finish, and conducting legal research to prepare opinions, advice and court documents.

You will advise on dispute resolution strategies, draft causes papers and pleadings, and lead court hearings and appeals independently while coordinating with clients, opponents, and