Kuala Lumpur Jobs Legal Specialist Position at American Embassy Kuala Lumpur

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Hi, there! Are you that lucky person we are looking for which will join our company? We will be delighted to have you!

We are hiring for candidates in the residents of Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding regions, we are open recruitment for the positions as Legal Specialist in our business office, American Embassy Kuala Lumpur.

This is a decent opportunity for you who are willing to work under full time working hours.

Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, & Professional Degree or even higher and greatly experienced in Services & Lawyer/Legal Asst are especially required. Because our company values a competitive and professional work atmosphere, the candidates we seek must be dependable, honest, disciplined, and diligent.

We can offer you a salary that is generally between RM 8,100 - RM 8,100, which is competitive and reasonable. But no need to be worry! If you are beyond our expectations and dedicated to bringing our company to be much better with the credibility that you can offer, the salary range is negotiable and also can be changed according to our company HRD agreement.

Job Info

Company American Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Position Legal Specialist
Region Kuala Lumpur
Career Level Manager
Work Experience 3 years
Qualification Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree
Type of Work Full-Time
Specialization Required Lawyer/Legal Asst, Services
Minimum Salary MYR 8.120
Maximum Salary MYR 8.120

DUTIES:

  • The Legal Specialist (LS) supports Post’s Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) in executing the objectives and activities described in the Interagency Agreement (IAA) — known as the Malaysia Resident Legal Advisor Program (the Program) — between the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (USDOJ/OPDAT) and the U.S. Department of State’s Counterterrorism Bureau.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in law is required. Must be an attorney licensed to practice in Malaysia’s courts. Must be a member in good standing with a Malaysia bar association.
  • Experience:   Minimum of three (3) years’ experience handling criminal cases. Experience can be from legal practice or work in the judiciary.
  • Language:  Fluent (Level 4) in English and Bahasa Malaysia (reading/ writing/ speaking) is required (this may be tested). 
  • Skills and Abilities: Must have superior intellectual and writing skills. Must have excellent judgment. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to work independently with minimal or no direction from supervisor. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have intermediate financial knowledge and skills. Must have strong computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in using email, the internet, Microsoft Office 365 software and apps, and common social media apps. Must know how to use computer hardware including but not limited to printers and scanners. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally with frequency.

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Open Period: August 24, 2023 to September 7, 2023

Office/Company Address

Country Malaysia
Region Kuala Lumpur
Address Embassy of the United States of America, 376, Jln Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Benefit

  • Yearly contractual bonus
  • Comprehensive training & support are given to new hires
  • Health and medical insurance are covered for all permanent staff

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Company Description

We are the Embassy of the United States of America in Malaysia; the nerve center for United States' diplomatic affairs, serving as the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. We are located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur nearby few other embassies of other countries.

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Company Info

  • Industry: Government / Defence
  • Company Size: 51 - 200 Employees
  • Average Processing Time: 29 days
  • Benefits & Others: Medical, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Business (e.g. Shirts)
This vacancy is suitable for those of you who live in the following areas: Kuala Lumpur