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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Join MENG & ASSOCIATES — Where Legal Precision Meets Global Vision
Are you a recent law graduate eager to make your mark in the legal world? MENG & ASSOCIATES invites ambitious, detail-oriented individuals to begin their legal careers with us. Based in Phnom Penh, our firm is renowned for its expertise in maritime, shipping, and international business law, and we pride ourselves on delivering strategic, enforceable solutions across Cambodian and global jurisdictions.
At MENG & ASSOCIATES, you won’t just be reviewing contracts—you’ll be shaping them. From cross-border investments to regulatory compliance, our associates are trained to think critically, draft with precision, and advise with confidence. We offer hands-on mentorship, exposure to high-stakes transactions, and a collaborative environment where your legal acumen will grow alongside your professional impact.
Applications are accepted year-round. Whether you’re ready to apply today or preparing for graduation, we welcome your interest anytime. If you’re passionate about law, fluent in multiple languages, and driven to solve complex legal challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
CURRENT VACANCIES
1. LEGAL ASSISTANT
Job description:
- Help to manage client work allocated by the Supervising Partner or other partners, and in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards as instructed.
- Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress.
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
- Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for hearing; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
- Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all of the practice’s and client documentation and information.
- Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel and clients.
- Supervise, support and develop immediate support staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of law degree.
- Great knowledge of the key Cambodian codes (Civil, Civil Procedure, Penal, and Penal Procedure Codes).
- Great attention to details.
- Research and reporting skills.
- Legal administration skills.
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Excellent word processing and communication skills in English (Chinese is a plus) is required.
2. LEGAL INTERN
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing legal documents and formalities
- Conduct research and update collections of Cambodian laws and regulations as well as assist in establishing legal database
- Assist in legal drafting including contracts, document related to legal matters and others alike
- Update new laws and regulations
- Translate contracts and document related to legal matters and others alike (English to Khmer or vice versa)
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor/lawyers from time to time
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3rd year law students or equivalent in related field.
- No prior experience required
- Good command of English (Chinese mandarin is an added advantage)
- Computer literacy
- Honest and a team player
- Passionate about legal profession and is keen to learn new things.
