Legal Assistant — Litigation Support
Position Overview
Job Description
Legal Assistant — Litigation Support — Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation and dispute resolution practice in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves document management, court filing, legal research, and administrative support for a team of Advocates and Solicitors handling complex commercial and construction disputes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file court documents including originating summonses, statements of claim, and affidavits at the Kuala Lumpur High Court
- Manage case files, discovery bundles, and trial bundles for commercial litigation and arbitration matters
- Conduct basic legal research using CLJ Law, LexisNexis Malaysia, and the Malaysian courts' e-filing system (e-Filing)
- Coordinate with court registries, bailiffs, and process servers for service of documents and enforcement matters
- Maintain a database of court deadlines, hearing dates, and limitation periods
- Assist in preparing chronologies, dramatis personae, and document indices for trials and arbitrations
About This Role
This is an excellent entry-level position for candidates interested in litigation who want to gain practical experience at one of Malaysia's top dispute resolution practices.
Requirements
- Diploma in law, legal studies, or paralegal studies from a recognised Malaysian institution
- 1-3 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal clerk, or litigation support professional
- Familiarity with Malaysian court procedures and the e-Filing system
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Willingness to attend court registries and government offices as required
Perks & Benefits
About This Role
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is seeking a Legal Assistant — Litigation Support to join their Litigation team at the Junior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Compensation
RM2,500 - RM4,000/year
Practice Area
Litigation
Position
Junior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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