1. Legal Associate
2. Intern / Attachment / Paralegal
Reference:
20231213
Date Published:
29 March 2023
Job Type:
Lawyer; Other
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Rishi & PartnersUnit 12-3A,
Binjai 8 Premium Soho,
No. 2 Lorong Binjai,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 03 – 2181 1520
Job Description:
• To assist in litigation and corporate advisory files
• Handling and managing tasks/assignments – collating, reviewing and analysing contracts/documents, drafting of agreements, letters of demand, general letters, drafting of cause papers pertaining to litigation, research, attending court, attending meetings, handling clients, assisting/conducting hearings, full trial, appeals, other related work
• Managing & administering multiple files, corresponding with clients, preparing status reports and attending to the needful to ensure that the files are duly monitored & in order at all times
• Contribution to the firm’s business development
• Assist in other general tasks/assignments as assigned by the firm
• Handling and managing tasks/assignments – collating, reviewing and analysing contracts/documents, drafting of agreements, letters of demand, general letters, drafting of cause papers pertaining to litigation, research, attending court, attending meetings, handling clients, assisting/conducting hearings, full trial, appeals, other related work
• Managing & administering multiple files, corresponding with clients, preparing status reports and attending to the needful to ensure that the files are duly monitored & in order at all times
• Contribution to the firm’s business development
• Assist in other general tasks/assignments as assigned by the firm
Qualifications and Requirements:
Requirements for Legal Associate:
• 2-5 years post qualification experience in civil/corporate/commercial litigation
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet collection targets set
• Good command of the English and Malay (emphasis) languages, written and spoken
• Proficient and tech savvy in Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, Teams, Zoom, Google meet, platform, and Whatsapp
• Good research, drafting and opinion writing skills
• Orderly/consistent organisational, time management skills
• Eye for detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Continuous learner, willing to reskill and upskill
• High sense of accountability
Salary (Legal Associate) - Above market rate Gross Salary (which includes potential additional discretionary remuneration – strict T&C applies) ranging from RM8K to RM14K
Salary (Intern/Attachment/Paralegal) - RM1,000 to RM1,500 (Part-Time / Full-Time)
Benefits (subject to strict T&C on each respective benefit):
(i) Additional discretionary remuneration
(ii) Parking Allowance
(iii) Annual Medical & Dental Allowances
(iv) Time off of 4 – 5 days every 6 – 8 weeks
(v) Annual Leave of 14 – 24 days (depending on seniority)
(vi) Flexibility incentive (e.g. optional 1-2 days work from home a week)
• 2-5 years post qualification experience in civil/corporate/commercial litigation
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet collection targets set
• Good command of the English and Malay (emphasis) languages, written and spoken
• Proficient and tech savvy in Microsoft office programs including Outlook, Word, Teams, Zoom, Google meet, platform, and Whatsapp
• Good research, drafting and opinion writing skills
• Orderly/consistent organisational, time management skills
• Eye for detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Continuous learner, willing to reskill and upskill
• High sense of accountability
Salary (Legal Associate) - Above market rate Gross Salary (which includes potential additional discretionary remuneration – strict T&C applies) ranging from RM8K to RM14K
Salary (Intern/Attachment/Paralegal) - RM1,000 to RM1,500 (Part-Time / Full-Time)
Benefits (subject to strict T&C on each respective benefit):
(i) Additional discretionary remuneration
(ii) Parking Allowance
(iii) Annual Medical & Dental Allowances
(iv) Time off of 4 – 5 days every 6 – 8 weeks
(v) Annual Leave of 14 – 24 days (depending on seniority)
(vi) Flexibility incentive (e.g. optional 1-2 days work from home a week)
Job Start Date:
01 April 2023
Overview of Organisation:
Rishi & Partners is a boutique corporate & commercial law firm which predominantly handles complex contentious civil/commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution and corporate/regulatory advisory work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates to submit your application and resume via email to info@rishi-partners.legal