Full Time Legal Assistant (Nightshift - Salary RM4.5K Max - Allowances) Jobs, in Strategic Growth Partners MY Federal Territory - Maukerja

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Night Shift)

Work Mode: On-site (Kuala Lumpur)

Department: Legal Operations

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Legal Assistant with strong legal drafting capabilities to support our U.S.-based legal operations team. This role functions similarly to a Legal Secretary / Legal Drafting Specialist, focusing heavily on the preparation, review, formatting, and accuracy of legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has excellent written English, strong document-drafting experience, and the ability to work efficiently under U.S. timelines. Prior exposure to litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, corporate, or conveyancing documentation will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Drafting & Document Preparation (Primary Scope – Heavy Drafting)

• Draft, proofread, and format complex legal documents, including motions, notices, affidavits, correspondence, declarations, and filing templates.
• Prepare jurisdiction-specific legal forms with high accuracy and compliance.
• Translate legal instructions, attorney markup, or case updates into clean, error-free drafts.
• Maintain consistent document structure, tone, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all documents meet U.S. court formatting rules (training provided).

2. Case File Support & Data Management

• Organize supporting documents and ensure accuracy of case information in various legal systems.
• Review case updates and translate required actions into accurate legal drafts.
• Upload, update, and maintain case records and tracking sheets in assigned systems.

3. Workflow Management & Quality Control

• Perform high-accuracy QC on drafted documents before submission.
• Flag any discrepancies, incomplete information, or procedural issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure data integrity across all deliverables.

4. Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise effectively with U.S. attorneys, paralegals, and supervisors during night-shift windows.
• Interpret instructions received via email, case notes, task queues, or direct requests.
• Provide timely updates on workload, drafts, and pending items.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Strong experience in legal drafting (minimum 2–3 years preferred).
• Excellent written English with the ability to draft professional legal correspondence.
• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Documentation Specialist, or similar.
• High attention to detail, strong grammar skills, and ability to follow templates.
• Ability to work full night shift (U.S. time zone alignment).
• Comfortable navigating multiple case systems and document platforms (training provided).

Preferred:

• Experience in litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, conveyancing, or corporate drafting.
• Familiarity with legal formatting rules (line spacing, citations, page formatting, exhibits).
• Exposure to U.S. legal processes (advantage but not required).

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• High accuracy and zero-error mindset.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Professional communication with cross-border teams.
• Ability to absorb legal rules and apply them consistently.

Education:

• Preferred educational background in Law, including Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Diploma in Law, or other legal-related qualifications/certifications. Candidates with legal studies or legal papers from local or international institutions, including qualifications not necessarily recognized by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB), are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with strong drafting experience but without formal legal education may also be considered.