Litigation Support Paralegal

The ideal hire is responsible for providing administrative assistance to lawyers in all aspects of the litigation process. This includes, but is not limited to, managing and organising large volumes of documents, coordinating the collection and review of documentary evidence, drafting simple legal documents pertaining to Divorce and Estate Planning, and providing administrative support to lawyers. The Litigation Support Paralegal also works closely with Clients and other legal professionals to ensure the smooth and efficient handling of matters.

The position is fully remote and based in Malaysia, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Schedule and arrange for consultations with lawyers from the back-end;
- Undertake notetaking during consultations and meetings with Leads and Clients, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality;
- Manage and organise large volumes of documents and data with respect to the litigation support process;
- Assist in the drafting of simple legal documents pertaining to Divorce and Estate Planning;
- Communicate and liaise with Clients and legal professionals to ensure timely and accurate communication and coordination of case files;
- Prepare and maintain a documentation checklist pertaining to trial documents; and
- Provide general administrative support to lawyers and other team members as required.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in any discipline and/or a professional qualification (Qualifications in LL.B, Paralegal Certificate or other legal qualifications is beneficial, but not compulsory);
- Previous paralegal or litigation support experience in a law firm or in-house setting (Beneficial, but not compulsory);
- Proficiency and familiarity with Family Law (Beneficial, but not compulsory);
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritise work;
- Strong organisational skills, detail-oriented and possess an organised approach to problem-solving;
- Good computer literacy, with a strong background in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
- Ability to manage deadlines and projects under pressure;
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and
- Professional demeanor and commitment to providing excellent Client service.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From RM4,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Professional development
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- As this will be a fully remote opportunity, will you be able to commit to travelling to the office once a week?