InterJuris is looking for Associate / Advocate to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey
- We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Advocate to join our legal team
- As an Advocate, you will play a vital role in representing our clients interests, providing legal advice, and advocating for their rights in various legal matters
- Your primary responsibility will be to offer expert legal guidance and support to clients, whether in court or during negotiations, to ensure that their legal needs are met effectively
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Representation: Represent clients in legal proceedings, including court appearances, arbitration, mediation, and negotiations
- Advocate for clients interests and rights to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to gather information, precedents, and statutes relevant to clients cases
- Stay informed about changes in the law and relevant legal developments
- Case Management: Manage a portfolio of cases, ensuring timely filings, document preparation, and adherence to court procedures and deadlines
- Legal Consultation: Provide legal advice and counsel to clients, explaining legal options and potential outcomes
- Assist clients in making informed decisions about their legal matters
- Document Preparation: Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and agreements
- Review and edit legal documents prepared by junior staff or paralegals
- Courtroom Advocacy: Present cases effectively in court, arguing motions, examining witnesses, and delivering persuasive oral arguments
- Cross-examine witnesses and respond to opposing counsel's arguments
- Negotiation: Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, striving to achieve favorable terms while maintaining the client's best interests
- Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed about the progress of their cases, potential strategies, and any changes in legal matters
- Compliance: Ensure that all legal work complies with ethical standards, local, state, and federal laws, and court rules
- Continuing Education: Stay current with legal trends, regulations, and developments by attending seminars, workshops, and legal education programs
Having experience of 4-5 years in handling litigation matters before High Court, DRT, NCLT, etc.