Looking for a Job? Why not the Bar Council? (Deadline: 21 May 2010)
Monday, 10 May 2010 04:38pm
By George Varughese, Secretary
The Bar Council Secretariat assists 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 is 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. Executive Officer
• Candidate should be a graduate with a LLB (Hons) degree or its equivalent • Minimum 3 years of experience in legal practice and a background in conveyancing work
2. Officer
• Candidate should be a graduate with a LLB (Hons) degree or its equivalent • Minimum 1 year of experience in legal practice
3. Secretary
• Candidate should have a P.S.C Diploma / Certificate or its equivalent • Able to transcribe precise and accurate minutes of meeting • Possess good typing skills
All candidates must:
• Be computer literate • Have a good command of English and BM • Be able to work under minimum supervision • Be well-organised, responsible and able to multi-task
Successful candidates can expect a competitive remuneration package based on their level of experience and qualifications.
Interested candidates should send their detailed resume, current and expected salary and a recent photograph (non-returnable) by 21 May 2010 to:
Human Resource Department Bar Council Malaysia No. 13, 15 & 17 Leboh Pasar Besar 50050 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-20706631; Fax: 03-20261313 Email : seemun@malaysianbar.org.my
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Talk on Summary Judgement (25 May 2012) Organised by the Selangor Bar Committee, this talk will take place at 5:00 pm, at the Selangor Bar Committee Auditorium, on 25 May 2012 (Friday). The talk will be conducted by Ramesh Supramanian. Click on the link above for more details.
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Dialogue with Criminal Law Practitioners (26 May 2012) Organised by Bar Council, this dialogue will take place at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium, Bar Council, on 26 May 2012 (Saturday). Click on the link above for more details.
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