1. Senior Legal Associate (Litigation)
2. Junior Legal Associate (Litigation)
Reference:
20262151
Date Published:
18 June 2026
Job Type:
Lawyer
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
WK Wong & CoK-3A-08, Blok K, No. 2 Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont' Kiara
KUALA LUMPUR WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 0323893465
Job Description:
Senior Legal Associate (Litigation)
(a) Manage and take conduct of litigation portfolios with minimal supervision;
(b) Draft complex pleadings, written submissions, and sophisticated legal opinions;
(c) Conduct hearings and trials at the High Court and Subordinate Courts, and assist Partners in complex appellate matters;
(d) Provide strategic legal advice and maintain excellent communication with clients;
(e) Guide and mentor junior associates and pupils in chambers.
Junior Legal Associate (Litigation)
(a) Assist Partners and Senior Associates with case preparation, trial bundles and file management;
(b) Draft correspondences, cause papers and pleadings;
(c) Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memorandums on diverse areas of law;
(d) Attend case managements, mentions, and straightforward applications in court;
(e) Liaise and communicate effectively with clients, relevant authorities and opposing counsel;
(f) Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely follow-through on all assigned briefs.
(a) Manage and take conduct of litigation portfolios with minimal supervision;
(b) Draft complex pleadings, written submissions, and sophisticated legal opinions;
(c) Conduct hearings and trials at the High Court and Subordinate Courts, and assist Partners in complex appellate matters;
(d) Provide strategic legal advice and maintain excellent communication with clients;
(e) Guide and mentor junior associates and pupils in chambers.
Junior Legal Associate (Litigation)
(a) Assist Partners and Senior Associates with case preparation, trial bundles and file management;
(b) Draft correspondences, cause papers and pleadings;
(c) Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memorandums on diverse areas of law;
(d) Attend case managements, mentions, and straightforward applications in court;
(e) Liaise and communicate effectively with clients, relevant authorities and opposing counsel;
(f) Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely follow-through on all assigned briefs.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Senior Legal Associate (Litigation)
a) Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
b)[4 to 7] years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in active civil and/or commercial litigation.
c) Strong advocacy skills with a proven track record of conducting contested hearings or trials.
d) Highly analytical, independent, and capable of working under pressure.
Junior Legal Associate (Litigation)
a) Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya;
b) [0 to 3] years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in litigation (newly called candidates are encouraged to apply);
c) Proactive, eager to learn, and a strong team player;
d) Excellent time management and organizational skills.
General Requirements for Both Roles:
a)Strong command of both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia;
b) Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese is an added advantage;
c) Meticulous, responsible, and possesses a strong work ethic.
a) Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
b)[4 to 7] years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in active civil and/or commercial litigation.
c) Strong advocacy skills with a proven track record of conducting contested hearings or trials.
d) Highly analytical, independent, and capable of working under pressure.
Junior Legal Associate (Litigation)
a) Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya;
b) [0 to 3] years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in litigation (newly called candidates are encouraged to apply);
c) Proactive, eager to learn, and a strong team player;
d) Excellent time management and organizational skills.
General Requirements for Both Roles:
a)Strong command of both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia;
b) Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese is an added advantage;
c) Meticulous, responsible, and possesses a strong work ethic.
Job Start Date:
01 July 2026
Application Closing Date:
29 June 2026
Overview of Organisation:
We are a law firm based in Kuala Lumpur. Our core areas of practice are General Litigation and Conveyancing. Our litigation team handles a variety of civil, commercial and corporate disputes, while our conveyancing desk manages real estate and banking transactions. We are a busy practice looking for capable individuals to join our team and take on active files.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to email their up to date resume with photo together with expected salary to ryanwonglaw@gmail.com.