Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ), is a well-established Malaysian law firm and a member firm of Andersen Global. Our network spans over 170 countries, with 13,000 professionals and over 1,800 global partners in 390 locations. In Malaysia, our offices are in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.
In line with our growth strategy, we are seeking a talented, driven, and committed Lawyer to join our Dispute Resolution Practice Group in the Kuala Lumpur office, with a primary focus on employment and industrial relations matters.
Litigation Secretary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to lawyers, including compiling, formatting, preparing and managing legal documents as well as preparation of Record of Appeal.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the team through effective office administration.
- Manage lawyers calendars, court dates, deadlines, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements with meticulous attention to timelines.
- Raise bills promptly and follow up diligently with clients on outstanding payments in a professional manner.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain an organised and efficient electronic and physical filing system for all documents.
- Undertake ad-hoc administrative duties as required to support team objectives.
- Uphold strict discretion and confidentiality in respect of all matters.
Key Requirements
- Proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organisational skills and a team player.
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a legal practice environment.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels.
- Independent, resourceful, efficient and diligent with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
- Able to work with minimal supervision whilst maintaining consistency in quality of work and turnaround time.
- Prior experience in a legal firm or familiarity with court procedures will be an added advantage, but is not mandatory.
Position
Position and remuneration to commensurate with successful candidate's relevant experience, skills and performance.
Application Submission
Malaysian citizens who meet the above criteria are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, including details of professional achievements, credentials, memberships in professional bodies, employment history, relevant testimonials, and expected remuneration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
