Advocate

Kshetry & Co.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kshetry & Co. invites Advocates with a passion for litigation to join its expanding team in Kolkata. The role requires 5+ years of independent court practice and enrollment with the Bar Council.

You will handle Civil and Criminal matters before Calcutta High Court and lower courts, including Writ Petitions and PIL. Join a dynamic team focused on courtroom excellence, with opportunities for courtroom appearances, drafting, and strategic case preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of independent court practice.
• Must be enrolled with the Bar Council.
• Experience in Writ Petitions, CRR, CRM, PIL, and lower court drafting.
• Experience before Calcutta High Court and other courts/tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Court appearances and matter handling.
• Moving matters and advancing proceedings.
• Civil and Criminal litigation.
• Drafting petitions, applications, affidavits, and notices.
• Case preparation and client coordination.
• Conducting arguments before the courts.
• Drafting and vetting petitions.
• Matter moving and court appearances.
• Legal research and case strategy.
• Briefing senior counsel where required.

Skills

Court appearances

Litigation

Drafting petitions

Legal research

Case preparation

Education

Bar Council enrollment

Job description

We're Hiring | Advocates (Lower Courts & Calcutta High Court)

Kshetry & Co. is expanding its litigation team and is inviting applications from dedicated Advocates with a passion for litigation.

Experience: 5+ years (Minimum 5 years of independent court practice)

Eligibility: Must be enrolled with the Bar Council.

Courts: Calcutta High Court, Bankshall Court, Sealdah Court, Alipore Court, Barasat Court, Barrackpore Court, other nearby district/lower courts

Experience Required In: Writ Petitions, CRR, CRM, CO, PIL, Police inaction matters, lower coirt petitions drafting, Other Civil and Criminal matters before the Hon'ble Calcutta High Court and other Courts & Tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Court appearances and matter handling
• Moving matters and advancing proceedings
• Civil and Criminal litigation
• Drafting petitions, applications, affidavits, and legal notices
• Case preparation and client coordination
• Conducting arguments before the courts
• Drafting and vetting petitions
• Matter moving and court appearances
• Legal research and case strategy
• Briefing senior counsel where required
• Conducting hearings and arguments

(Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, knowledge, and court performance.)

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation practice
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills
• Ability to independently prepare and conduct cases
• Professional communication and commitment to deadlines
• Experience in handling matters from filing to final disposal

Join Kshetry & Co. and build your litigation career with a dynamic legal team committed to excellence.