Junior Litigation Associate
Position Overview
Job Description
Junior Litigation Associate — ZICOlaw (Johor Bahru)
ZICOlaw is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate for its Johor Bahru office to handle civil, commercial, and cross-border disputes in the southern region. With the development of Iskandar Malaysia and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the Johor Bahru practice is experiencing significant growth in dispute resolution work.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, and written submissions for filing in the Johor Bahru High Court and subordinate courts
- Attend court hearings, case management, and pre-trial conferences
- Assist in commercial disputes including contractual claims, debt recovery, and shareholders' disputes
- Conduct legal research on Malaysian case law and statutes using CLJ Law and LexisNexis Malaysia
- Assist senior lawyers in arbitration proceedings and mediation sessions
- Handle enforcement proceedings including writs of seizure and sale, garnishee orders, and judgment debtor summonses
About This Role
This is an ideal opportunity for a recently-called Advocate and Solicitor who has completed chambering and wants to build a strong litigation practice in Johor Bahru's growing legal market.
Responsibilities
Junior Litigation Associate — ZICOlaw (Johor Bahru)
ZICOlaw is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate for its Johor Bahru office to handle civil, commercial, and cross-border disputes in the southern region. With the development of Iskandar Malaysia and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the Johor Bahru practice is experiencing significant growth in dispute resolution work.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, and written submissions for filing in the Johor Bahru High Court and subordinate courts
- Attend court hearings, case management, and pre-trial conferences
- Assist in commercial disputes including contractual claims, debt recovery, and shareholders' disputes
- Conduct legal research on Malaysian case law and statutes using CLJ Law and LexisNexis Malaysia
- Assist senior lawyers in arbitration proceedings and mediation sessions
- Handle enforcement proceedings including writs of seizure and sale, garnishee orders, and judgment debtor summonses
About This Role
This is an ideal opportunity for a recently-called Advocate and Solicitor who has completed chambering and wants to build a strong litigation practice in Johor Bahru's growing legal market.
Requirements
- Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with 0-2 years PQE
- Completed 9-month chambering period at a Malaysian law firm
- Holder of Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) or qualifying certificate from an approved jurisdiction
- LL.B. from a recognised Malaysian or overseas university (University of Malaya, UiTM, IIUM, UKM, or equivalent)
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Willingness to be based in Johor Bahru
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
RM3,500 - RM5,500/year
Practice Area
Litigation
Position
Junior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: ZICOlaw (ZICO Holdings) Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
