SENIOR LITIGATION LAWYER/ JUNIOR LITIGATION LAWYER

Malaysian Bar; Kajang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Bar in Kajang invites applications for Senior/Junior Litigation Lawyer to handle court proceedings, from pleadings to appeals, and to manage files and client communications with minimal supervision.

Candidates must have an LLB or equivalent and be a licensed Advocate & Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate, with 3–5 years of litigation experience and strong analytical and research skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, legal research and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; proactive, responsible, mature and able to work independently as well as in a team.

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 legal 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, bundles of documents, records of appeal 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

Legal Research

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

SENIOR LITIGATION LAWYER/ JUNIOR LITIGATION LAWYER

• 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 legal 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, bundles of documents, records of appeal 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in litigation, including execution and enforcement proceedings.
• Possess at least a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Must be a qualified Advocate & Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; proactive, responsible, mature and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong analytical, legal research and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to handle and conduct court proceedings, trials and appeals independently.