ABOUT LAWMEN & WHITE (L&W)
Lawmen & White (L&W) is a full-service law firm based out of Defence Colony, New Delhi. It also has a pan-India presence, catering to a large and diversified clientele across a range of sectors. Our prime focus would undoubtedly be Supreme Court litigation. Additionally, we also practise before all major Appellate Fora in New Delhi such as NCLT, NCLAT, NCDRC, APTEL, CCI, CAT, AFT, NGT etc. Aside from Delhi High Court, the firm also has a major role in strategizing and overviewing Pan-India litigation of various limited companies. We overview litigation, provide legal strategy and regularly appear before various High Courts throughout the length and breadth of the country, such as in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab & Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana etc.
ABOUT JOB
Lawmen & White LLP, Advocates & Solicitors, is looking to hire associates in Delhi.
POST
Associate
VACANCIES
3
PQE
0 to 1 year. [Freshers are encouraged to apply.]
PROBATION/ASSESSMENT PERIOD
2 months [for which a stipend would be payable] [Note: Preference will be given to first-generation lawyers with no family background in the profession].
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hiring consideration shall be given only to those candidates, who are either based out of Delhi or are willing to move to Delhi at short notice within a period of 15 days.
The Firm engages associates on a retainership model structure in accordance with their post-qualification experience (PQE).
The appointment process shall be initiated upon expression of interest by the firm upon assessment of submitted resumes and subject to the outcome of a preliminary test and subsequent interview.
The issuance of confirmation of final appointment shall remain solely within the authority of the managing partners of the firm.
SCOPE OF WORK
The associates the course of their work would be tasked, inter alia, with the following responsibilities:
- Drafting of pleadings/requisite documentation for pursuing matters before various judicial fora including special leave petitions, counter affidavit, rejoinders, writ petitions, various applications, etc;
- Preparation of case notes/precis/written arguments for the purposes of case management and briefings;
- Assisting in the briefing of senior counsel engaged to appear in particular matters;
- Appearance and argument in judicial forums and complete file management;
- Legal research in relation to assigned cases and areas of firm interest;
- Assist in the research and drafting of articles/analysis etc. to be published by the firm on legal publications, with due accreditation;
- Assist in the prompt filing and listing of cases upon assignment and associated procedural aspects.
KEY EXPECTATION
- Must be proficient and have a functional command over language – English and Hindi. The same must translate into drafting assignments as well;
- Must keep themselves updated with the latest legal developments and astute knowledge of procedural aspects of law;
- Must possess the ability to come up with solutions to legal problems;
- Must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines;
- Must possess the ability to work with/lead a team;
- Must be well-read;
- Must possess legal acumen and awareness;
- Must conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism and exhibit a strong work ethic;
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently;
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to sensitive information.
REMENURATION
Annual compensation (basis PQE) in the range of INR 3 to 3.6 LPA & variable monthly bonus [usually ranging from INR 5,000/- to INR 15,000/- per month] in addition thereto; subject to performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and suitable candidates can send their resumes and a writing or drafting sample, along with a covering letter detailing their experience as mentioned above to recruitment@lawmenandwhite.com.
[Note: Applications without writing/drafting samples will not be considered.]