Assistant advocate

About the Role

Assistant Advocate at Damor Associates, a law firm in Vadodara focused on civil, criminal, and commercial matters. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting senior advocates in litigation and advisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, applications, notices, and legal opinions.
• Conduct legal research and summarize case laws and statutes.
• Attend client meetings, court hearings, and conferences.
• Maintain case files and documentation.
• Coordinate with court staff and other stakeholders.
• Help in preparing briefs and organizing evidence.
• Ensure timely filing of documents.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, document management).
• Basic familiarity with digital legal workflows.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
• Enrollment with the appropriate Bar Council, or eligibility to be enrolled.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with using legal databases and other research tools.
• Competence in drafting pleadings, notices, contracts, and legal opinions with clear, precise language.
• Effective communication skills in English and local languages.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple cases, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to appear in court and assist in trial preparation.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Openness to continuous learning and professional development.