13 Aug
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Weekday AI
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Bengaluru
13 Aug
Weekday AI
Bengaluru
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 7+ years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Junior Advocate with 7–12 years of professional experience in litigation and legal drafting. The ideal candidate should have strong practical exposure to court proceedings, case management, legal research, pleadings, and drafting of various legal documents. This role requires an individual with sound legal judgment, solid analytical abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to independently manage litigation-related responsibilities.
The candidate will work closely with senior advocates and legal teams on litigation matters, assist in developing case strategies, represent clients before appropriate judicial and quasi-judicial forums, and ensure timely preparation and filing of legal documents.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Handle litigation matters from initial case assessment through hearings, proceedings, and resolution.
- Conduct detailed legal research on applicable laws,
regulations, precedents, judgments, and case-specific legal issues.
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, petitions, written statements, rejoinders, affidavits, applications, notices, replies, agreements, and other court-related documents.
- Prepare case briefs, legal opinions, arguments, submissions, and hearing notes for senior advocates and clients.
- Appear before courts, tribunals, and other judicial or quasi-judicial authorities, as required.
- Assist in developing effective litigation strategies based on facts, applicable law, evidence, and judicial precedents.
- Monitor case proceedings, court dates, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements to ensure timely action.
- Coordinate with clients, senior advocates, external counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders.
- Review case files, contracts, notices, correspondence, and supporting documentation t
📌 Junior Advocate (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru