Job Description
About Areness
Areness Law is presently engaged into legal consulting and is a member firm of Areness which is a network of professional firms offering multidisciplinary professional services. Areness Law is a full services law firm practising in around 40+ Practice areas and offering legal services to various sectors.
About the Role:
• The present role is for a practising advocate who has a dedicated experience in litigation and disputes resolution over varied matters involving Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Property Laws, Consumer Laws, Personal Laws, Constitution and other laws.
• Role is suitable only for those candidates who have dedicated continuous experience in civil and commercial litigation and have worked on Civil Suits, Commercial Suits, Arbitration Matters, Writs, Civil Appeals, Civil and Criminal Misc. Petitions, Quasi - Criminal and White collar offences.
• Disputes Resolution Practice at Areness Law is presently focused on matters before High Courts, District Courts, Consumer Commissions and other Tribunals and Forums across India.
• Role doesn't involve business development, client acquisition or lead generation and only seeks client servicing and delivery of professional services.
• Candidate must have worked on cases involving individuals, companies, partnership firms, LLPs, Trusts, Societies, Government bodies, etc.
• Role shall not be suitable for in-house counsels/ advocates with only corporate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting of pleadings, deeds, applications, etc.
• Devising legal strategies
• Arguments, appearance and cross examination
• Legal Research
• Engaging and briefing Senior Advocates
• Participating in team building
• Collaborating with cross functional teams as well as other practice areas
• Maintaining MIS of records and finance
• Handling matters from Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s), Defendant(s)/ Respondent(s) and Intervener(s) end
Working Knowledge of Acts/ Subjects required (Must):
Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Commercial Courts Act, Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code, Limitation Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act, Suits Valuation Act, Delhi Rent Control Act, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Consumer Protection Act, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, Delhi Land Reforms Act, Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Guardianship and Wards Act, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, Motor Vehicles Act, Sales of Goods Act, MSMED Act, etc.
Working Experience of Nature of Cases/ Assignments (Must):
Transfer Petitions and SLPs, Writs (Certiorari, Mandamus), Civil Misc. Main (u/A 227 Constitution of India), Regular First and Second Appeals, Recovery Suits (Money), Summary Suits (Recovery of Money), Commercial Suits, Possession (Tenancy Disputes, Adverse Possession), Specific Performance of Contracts, Declaration, Injunctions, Civil Revisions, Arbitrations, S.+, 34 and 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Petitions, Criminal Revisions, Criminal Complaints (u/s 156, 200 Cr.P.C.), S.138 Negotiable Instruments Act Complaints, MV Act matters, FIR cases (white collar crimes), Prevention of Corruption Act cases, Essential Commodity Act cases, Bails, Matrimonial cases, Succession and Partition cases, Consumer Protection Act Complaints, Revisions and Appeals, etc.
Required Qualification and Skills:
• Bachelors/ Masters in Law with atleast 4 years experience in independent practice/ chamber/ law firm
• Experience of independent appearance before Courts/ Tribunals at Delhi
• In-depth knowledge of Procedural laws and court practice
• Proficient research skills and IT skills
• Knowledge of research tools such as Manupatra, SCC Online
• Proficient drafting skills are must
• Skill to research case-laws, facts and material facts till desired results met
• Ability to take onus and end to end responsibility of matters and clients
• Knack of keeping updated with latest case laws, amendments, government policies, etc.
• Eye for minute details
• Out of the box thinking approach to devise strategies in complex legal matters
• Excellent command over language
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Confidence and ability to independent handle matters
• Zeal to learn and grow
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
Areness Law is presently engaged into legal consulting and is a member firm of Areness which is a network of professional firms offering multidisciplinary professional services. Areness Law is a full services law firm practising in around 40+ Practice areas and offering legal services to various sectors.
About the Role:
• The present role is for a practising advocate who has a dedicated experience in litigation and disputes resolution over varied matters involving Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Property Laws, Consumer Laws, Personal Laws, Constitution and other laws.
• Role is suitable only for those candidates who have dedicated continuous experience in civil and commercial litigation and have worked on Civil Suits, Commercial Suits, Arbitration Matters, Writs, Civil Appeals, Civil and Criminal Misc. Petitions, Quasi - Criminal and White collar offences.
• Disputes Resolution Practice at Areness Law is presently focused on matters before High Courts, District Courts, Consumer Commissions and other Tribunals and Forums across India.
• Role doesn't involve business development, client acquisition or lead generation and only seeks client servicing and delivery of professional services.
• Candidate must have worked on cases involving individuals, companies, partnership firms, LLPs, Trusts, Societies, Government bodies, etc.
• Role shall not be suitable for in-house counsels/ advocates with only corporate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting of pleadings, deeds, applications, etc.
• Devising legal strategies
• Arguments, appearance and cross examination
• Legal Research
• Engaging and briefing Senior Advocates
• Participating in team building
• Collaborating with cross functional teams as well as other practice areas
• Maintaining MIS of records and finance
• Handling matters from Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s), Defendant(s)/ Respondent(s) and Intervener(s) end
Working Knowledge of Acts/ Subjects required (Must):
Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Commercial Courts Act, Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code, Limitation Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act, Suits Valuation Act, Delhi Rent Control Act, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Consumer Protection Act, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, Delhi Land Reforms Act, Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Guardianship and Wards Act, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, Motor Vehicles Act, Sales of Goods Act, MSMED Act, etc.
Working Experience of Nature of Cases/ Assignments (Must):
Transfer Petitions and SLPs, Writs (Certiorari, Mandamus), Civil Misc. Main (u/A 227 Constitution of India), Regular First and Second Appeals, Recovery Suits (Money), Summary Suits (Recovery of Money), Commercial Suits, Possession (Tenancy Disputes, Adverse Possession), Specific Performance of Contracts, Declaration, Injunctions, Civil Revisions, Arbitrations, S.+, 34 and 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Petitions, Criminal Revisions, Criminal Complaints (u/s 156, 200 Cr.P.C.), S.138 Negotiable Instruments Act Complaints, MV Act matters, FIR cases (white collar crimes), Prevention of Corruption Act cases, Essential Commodity Act cases, Bails, Matrimonial cases, Succession and Partition cases, Consumer Protection Act Complaints, Revisions and Appeals, etc.
Required Qualification and Skills:
• Bachelors/ Masters in Law with atleast 4 years experience in independent practice/ chamber/ law firm
• Experience of independent appearance before Courts/ Tribunals at Delhi
• In-depth knowledge of Procedural laws and court practice
• Proficient research skills and IT skills
• Knowledge of research tools such as Manupatra, SCC Online
• Proficient drafting skills are must
• Skill to research case-laws, facts and material facts till desired results met
• Ability to take onus and end to end responsibility of matters and clients
• Knack of keeping updated with latest case laws, amendments, government policies, etc.
• Eye for minute details
• Out of the box thinking approach to devise strategies in complex legal matters
• Excellent command over language
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Confidence and ability to independent handle matters
• Zeal to learn and grow
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Associate | Litigation position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
