Principal Associate - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Handling day-to-day litigation matters and arguing matters before District Courts, City Civil Court, Commercial Courts, High Courts and relevant tribunals in State of Karnataka, independently.
• Drafting pleadings, applications, written submissions, affidavits, notices, and replies independently
• Review of drafts of pleading prepared by Associate advocates and finalization
• Guiding and training the Associates for drafting and Conducting court proceedings
• Legal research and preparing case briefs, notes, and opinions.
• Assisting in strategizing cases and supporting senior counsels during hearings and trials
• Appearing in court for routine hearings, adjournments, mentions, and procedural matters.
• Coordinating with clients, senior counsels, court clerks, and registry offices.
• Coordinating with local counsels with respect to outstation matters
• Tracking case progress, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with procedural timelines.
• Maintaining accurate records of case files and updates.

Qualification & Experience

• LL.B. from a recognized university
• Enrolment with Karnataka State Bar Council
• 8 + years of active litigation experience
• Prior experience in handling civil and commercial litigation and arguing the matters before District Courts, City Civil Court, Commercial courts, High Courts, and relevant tribunals in Bangalore and leading evidence