Associate

About the Role

The Associate will support the Advocate-on-Record in handling Supreme Court matters on a full-time basis at AoR Supreme Court of India, a specialized legal practice focused on representing clients before the Supreme Court of India. This is a hybrid role based in the Greater Delhi Area, with primary work conducted from the office and some flexibility for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with legal research.
• Drafting petitions, affidavits, written submissions, and other pleadings.
• Preparing case notes, briefs, and chronologies.
• Coordinating with clients, counsel, and court staff.
• Managing case files.
• Tracking deadlines.
• Supporting hearings through drafting, compilation of paper books, and case strategy discussions.
• Maintaining high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and responsiveness.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with legal databases and case law research tools.
• Familiarity with constitutional law, civil procedure, and Supreme Court rules and practices.
• Comfort with a hybrid work environment.
• Reliability in in-person collaboration in the Greater Delhi Area.
• Disciplined remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent legal drafting and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of constitutional law, civil procedure, and Supreme Court rules and practices, or a strong willingness to learn them quickly.
• Effective communication and client-handling skills.
• High level of organization, time-management, and document management capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.).
• Enrollment as an advocate in India.
• Demonstrated professional ethics, integrity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Prior litigation or clerkship experience, especially in appellate courts, is preferred.