Trainee Associate – Legal Drafting

1. Draft legal notices, demand notices, reply notices, rejoinders, surrejoinders, cease-and-desist notices, and related correspondence.

2. Prepare pleadings and court documents, including plaints, written statements, petitions, affidavits, statements of objections, interlocutory applications, execution-related filings, appeals, and written arguments.

3. Assist in drafting across a wide range of matters, including civil disputes, commercial disputes, writ petitions, cheque bounce matters, arbitration matters, employment disputes, consumer disputes, lease and possession disputes, matrimonial and family matters, domestic violence matters, maintenance proceedings, child custody matters, and other litigation assignments handled by the firm.

4. Conduct legal research, identify relevant statutory provisions, procedural requirements, and case law, and prepare concise research inputs for use in drafting and strategy.

5. Review drafts carefully before submission for senior review, including checking facts, dates, names of parties, court details, statutory references, annexures, formatting, and prayer clauses.

6. Coordinate with seniors and team members to ensure that drafting work is completed within internal timelines and filing requirements.

7. Maintain proper digital records of drafts, filings, and supporting documents in line with the firm’s internal systems and documentation practices.

1.  LL.B. degree from a recognised institution
   
2. Strong command over legal drafting and written communication
   
3. Good understanding of court procedure and litigation documentation
   
4. Ability to conduct legal research independently
   
5. Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline management
   
6. Prior experience in litigation drafting will be preferred