Senior Legal Assistant

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including hearings, trials, mediation, case management, and appeals. Draft and review pleadings, legal submissions, and court documents; advise clients on case strategy and progress; attend client meetings; and manage multiple legal assignments while meeting deadlines. The role requires admission as an Advocate and Solicitor, at least five years of post-qualification civil litigation experience, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, submissions, and other court-related documentation.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings, including case management, mediation, hearings, trials, and other litigation matters.
  • Provide legal advice and attend meetings with clients to discuss case strategies and progress.
  • Handle additional legal assignments and responsibilities as delegated by the firm.
  • Position available in Kuala Lumpur or Penang.


Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in civil litigation.
  • Proven ability to independently manage hearings, trials, and other litigation proceedings.
  • Experience handling appellate court matters will be considered an added advantage.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and admission as an Advocate & Solicitor, qualified to practise law.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
  • Detail-oriented, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.


Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in civil litigation
  • Ability to independently manage hearings, trials, and other litigation proceedings
  • Experience handling appellate court matters
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Admission as an Advocate and Solicitor, qualified to practise law
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of professionalism and integrity
  • Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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The Company
48 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

MVC Resources is a Malaysia-based human resources and recruitment consultancy that helps organizations address talent and skills gaps. It supports employers with recruitment, executive search, talent management, talent profiling, payroll outsourcing and human-capital advisory. The company also provides HR technology integration and helps digitize HR functions, streamline hiring and inform workforce decisions. Its clients include startups, SMEs and multinational organizations.

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