⚖️ WE ARE HIRING | LITIGATION & LEGAL DRAFTING ADVOCATE

? Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

? Employment Type: Full-Time | Office-Based

? Qualification: LL.M. (Master of Laws)

⚖️ Experience: 2–3 Years of Relevant Experience

About the OpportunityWe are seeking a legally proficient professional with strong litigation drafting skills, sound legal reasoning, excellent research capabilities, and the ability to develop structured, persuasive, and strategically effective legal arguments.

This role is particularly suited to a professional who understands that effective litigation drafting involves much more than preparing documents. It requires the ability to analyse complex disputes, identify decisive legal issues, interpret applicable statutory provisions, evaluate judicial precedents, and translate extensive factual records into precise, coherent, and persuasive pleadings.

The position will primarily focus on substantive litigation drafting, legal research, arbitration pleadings, written submissions, and preparation of detailed case briefs for Senior Advocates.

Key Areas of Work1. Civil & Commercial Litigation

- Civil suits and commercial suits.
- Plaintiffs’ pleadings, written statements, counterclaims, and related pleadings.
- Interim applications, injunction applications, replies, rejoinders, and written objections.
- Procedural applications and other court-related pleadings.

2. Constitutional Litigation & Writ Jurisdiction

- Writ petitions before High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.
- Drafting legal grounds, supporting affidavits, prayers for relief, and connected applications.
- Structuring constitutional and other legal challenges based on the facts and applicable law.

3. Written Advocacy & Court Submissions

- Written arguments and written submissions.
- Detailed legal notes, rejoinders, objections, and responses.
- Case briefs, briefing notes, and research memoranda for Senior Advocates.
- Organisation of complex factual and legal issues into clear, persuasive arguments.

4. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

- Statements of Claim (SOC) and Statements of Defence (SOD).
- Counterclaims, rejoinders, and other arbitration pleadings.
- Written submissions and legal arguments for arbitration proceedings.

5. Legal Research & Case Strategy

- Researching statutes, judicial precedents, procedural laws, and applicable regulations.
- Identifying favourable judgments and distinguishing adverse precedents.
- Analysing contracts, correspondence, evidence, pleadings, and extensive case records.
- Preparing factual chronologies,



identifying critical issues, and developing logically structured legal grounds and reliefs.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Drafting substantive legal pleadings, petitions, applications, replies, rejoinders, and other court documents.
- Conducting detailed legal research and incorporating relevant statutory provisions and judicial precedents accurately.
- Preparing litigation and arbitration documents that demonstrate explicit legal reasoning and a coherent argumentative structure.
- Analysing case files and supporting documents to identify material facts, evidentiary gaps, legal issues, and potential arguments.
- Preparing written submissions, legal research notes, briefing memoranda, and comprehensive case briefs for Senior Advocates.
- Ensuring consistency between factual pleadings, legal grounds, supporting documents, and prayers for relief.
- Reviewing and refining drafts for accuracy, clarity, citation integrity, and procedural compliance.
- Coordinating with the legal team on drafting assignments, revisions, and filing requirements.
- Managing assignments and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent legal drafting ability and a strong command of written legal communication.
- Strong analytical reasoning and the ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues.
- Proficiency in legal research, case-law analysis, and the application of judicial precedents.
- A thorough and structured approach to pleadings, legal grounds, arguments, and prayers for relief.
- Working knowledge of civil procedure, commercial litigation, constitutional remedies, and arbitration.
- The ability to convert voluminous records into concise, precise, and logically organised legal documents.
- Attention to detail, accurate citations, procedural awareness, and sound professional judgment.
- Accountability, discipline, and the ability to handle multiple drafting assignments within prescribed timelines.

We value legal substance over verbosity, independent reasoning over mechanical reproduction of judgments,



and strategic clarity over routine drafting. Qualification & Experience

- Essential qualification: LL.M. (Master of Laws).
- Experience: Approximately 2–3 years in relevant litigation, legal drafting, or closely related legal work.
- Demonstrable experience preparing substantive pleadings and conducting case-law research will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with Indian court procedures, High Court and Supreme Court pleadings, and arbitration proceedings is desirable.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their drafting experience and may be asked to share appropriately anonymised writing samples, provided these do not disclose confidential client information or privileged material. Why Consider This Role?This is a specialised, drafting-focused opportunity for a legal professional seeking to strengthen their expertise in litigation, written advocacy, legal research, and dispute resolution.

The emphasis is on the quality of legal reasoning, precision of expression, depth of research, and the ability to prepare well-structured documents for substantive litigation and arbitration matters.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging assignments that require intellectual rigour, careful analysis, persuasive written advocacy, and a high standard of professional work.

Equal Opportunity StatementWe welcome applications from all candidates who meet the stated role requirements. Selection will be based on relevant qualifications, demonstrated drafting proficiency, legal knowledge, professional experience, analytical ability, and suitability for the position.

Employment decisions will be made without discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, religion, disability, region, or other personal characteristics unrelated to the legitimate requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be discussed where appropriate.

How to Apply? Share your CV via WhatsApp: (phone hidden)

Please include a brief summary of your litigation drafting experience, the types of pleadings you have prepared, your legal research capabilities, and your relevant court or arbitration exposure.

If you possess an LL.M., have a strong foundation in litigation, and can transform complex disputes into precise, persuasive, and strategically sound legal documents, we invite you to apply.

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