Responsibilities
We are looking for a Civil Litigation Associate who has a genuine interest in advocacy and is keen to be involved in court work. If that is you, we provide below a brief description of the role :
- Handling civil litigation matters, including mediation, case management, hearings, and trials independently or in a team whether conducted via eReview, Zoom / Skype, or in person (within or outside of the Klang Valley);
- Liaising with clients professionally and responsively;
- Drafting and preparing legal documents such as correspondence, legal opinions, pleadings, cause papers, affidavits, submissions, and any other documents required by the Court or necessary for case preparation;
- Conducting legal research on relevant issues to support case strategies and court work;
- Managing files from start to finish, both independently and collaboratively.
Qualifications
2 years PQE and aboveLLB 2 : 1 or LLB 2 : 2 with a demonstration of a strong work ethicExperience in handling debt recovery portfolios is an added advantageWilling to learn and passionate about litigationAble to work under pressure independently, efficiently, and with minimal supervisionReliable, responsible, and punctual especially with regard to deadlines, whether imposed by the Court or by the Firm from time to timePleasant personality and able to work well in a teamGood communication and writing / drafting skills in English and Bahasa MalaysiaFluency in Mandarin and other dialects would be an advantage