By Tony Woon Yeow Thong, Secretary
The Bar Council Secretariat seeks to assist the Malaysian Bar in upholding the cause of justice and protecting the rights and interests of the legal profession. In order to better serve our Members and the public, we are looking for qualified and suitable candidates for employment in the Secretariat.
To work for the Bar Council is to become part of an organisation that strives to promote the rule of law, uphold the independence of the judiciary and serve the needs of its more than 13,000 Members. The work is challenging and often hectic but it can be rewarding to be part of an organisation that actively engages the authorities and plays an important role in the lively public discourse that is taking place in this country.
If you are interested in the work that we do, hope to broaden your horizons and relish the opportunity to assist an extremely active Bar organisation, we invite you to apply for the following positions: 1) Legal Officer (court–related matters); 2) Legal Officer (conveyancing–related matters)
1) Legal Officer (court–related matters)
Responsibilities:
Handle work relating to court matters, including work of committees Manage projects of committees, including planning, coordinating and meeting deadlines Conduct legal research relating to specific areas of legal practice Prepare written reports
Requirements:
LLB (Hons) degree At least 2 years of experience in legal practice Knowledge of the court system and procedures Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia skills Good analytical and communication skills Energetic, motivated, well–organised and responsible Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative Work independently and with minimum supervision High level of computer literacy
2) Legal Officer (conveyancing–related matters)
Responsibilities:
Handle work of committees specialising in matters relating to conveyancing and the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2005 Manage projects of committees, including planning, coordinating and meeting deadlines Conduct legal research relating to specific areas of legal practice Prepare written reports
Requirements:
Degree or diploma At least 2 years of experience in conveyancing matters or as conveyancing clerk Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia skills Good analytical and communication skills Energetic, motivated, well–organised and responsible Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative Work independently and with minimum supervision High level of computer literacy
Successful candidates can expect a competitive remuneration package based on their qualifications and level of experience.
Interested candidates should specify their current and expected salary, and send their detailed résumé and a recent photograph (non–returnable) by 16 Sept 2011 to:
Human Resource Department
Bar Council Malaysia
No 15 Leboh Pasar Besar
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03–2070 6631; Fax: 03–2026 1313
Email: [email protected]