Senior Legal Assistant

We invite applications from capable, committed and motivated lawyers to join our firm in Johor Bahru as a Senior Legal Assistant or Junior Legal Assistant, depending on experience and suitability.

Our practice encompasses banking litigation, including debt recovery and complex banking disputes, winding-up proceedings, bankruptcy, foreclosure, uncontested probate and divorce matters, tenancy disputes and commercial tenancy agreements.

We offer exposure to substantive legal work across a diverse practice, opportunities to develop practical legal expertise, and an environment that values professional integrity, diligence, initiative and a commitment to excellence.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, exercise sound judgment, are eager to develop their capabilities and want to build a meaningful, long-term career in legal practice.

1. SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT
Experience: 5–7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) or more

The successful candidate will be expected to manage files and clients independently, exercise sound legal judgment and take ownership of matters from inception to conclusion.

Key Requirements

* At least 5–7 years of post-qualification experience.
* Demonstrable litigation and trial experience.
* Strong legal research, drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
* Ability to manage files, court proceedings and client relationships with minimal supervision.
* Diligence, initiative, sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to handle complex legal issues and deliver practical solutions.
* A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Experience in banking litigation, debt recovery, insolvency or commercial disputes will be an advantage.

Career Development
For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to assume increasing responsibility, contribute to the development of the firm’s practice and progress towards a senior leadership role, with the longer-term prospect of partnership, subject to performance, suitability and mutual agreement.

We are looking for an individual who is not merely seeking a new position, but who has the ambition and commitment to build a lasting career with the firm.