Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities in the Litigation field? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
As a recently founded law firm, Ashwathh Legal works with you to overcome your legal challenges, with a reliable and honest approach when it comes to representing your best interests. The firm’s focused practice areas include Intellectual Property Rights, Technology, Media & Entertainment, Trade Compliances, Legal Metrology as well as Dispute Resolution.
Role: Associate – Litigation
PQE: 1-2 years
Location: New Delhi
Overall Purpose of the Job:
- The primary day-to-day requirement of this position is supporting the Litigation Team in various contentious matters.
- This role requires the individual to be skilled in commercial filings and have thorough knowledge and experience in handling IP Litigation.
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork skills apart from interpersonal skills to manage strong relationships with both, internal and external clients. They should be adept at working autonomously/ remotely from the team/ clients while also being open to seeking and acting upon advice from senior team members when needed.
Qualifications:
- LLB degree from a reputed Law School
- 1-2 years of litigation experience in an IP law firm
- Core understanding of IPR / Technology laws, Litigation proceedings, and Commercial filing
- Hands-on experience of appearing and representing before the relevant forums such as the Delhi High Court and other District Courts
- Proficient in drafting commercial suits and pleadings, particularly depicting complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Knowledge of pertinent case laws, precedents, and procedures
- Excellent communication skills with proficiency in spoken and written English
- Savvy with Technology and working with electronic files
- Expertise in using MS-Office (primarily Word, but also Excel & PPT) and Adobe Acrobat / PDF documents (including editing, bookmarking, pagination, etc.)
- Keen understanding and ability to comply with confidentiality obligations and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with excellent multi-tasking skills
Responsibilities:
- General IP litigation (trademarks, copyrights, disparagement matters, etc.) and appearing before High Courts and other District Courts (civil matters)
- Legal research & drafting
- Preparing Case briefs and supporting the team in briefing Senior Counsel
- Keeping a watch on all LIT matters of the firm, maintaining deadlines on deliverables, and communicating on an ongoing basis with the clients and the LIT team
- Overall assistance to the LIT team and enhancing the firm’s litigation practice
How to Apply:
You may also send your latest CV with a cover letter to info@ashwathhlegal.com with the subject line “Litigation Associate – LinkedIn Application” and the following details:
1. Your current Salary/ Retainer
2. Your notice period