Associate - Dispute Resolution [Criminal]

Lawmen & White (L&W); New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawmen & White (L&W), a full-service law firm headquartered in Defence Colony, New Delhi, invites applications for 2 full-time Associate positions within its Dispute Resolution [Criminal] practice team. The firm specializes in Supreme Court litigation, appellate forums, and high-stakes dispute resolution across India.

Delhi-based candidates are preferred; applicants from across India may apply. Remuneration is commensurate with industry standards, with incentives and growth opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Substantial background in criminal litigation and Trial Court practice.
• Hands-on experience with bail applications, criminal complaints, discharge applications and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Independently handling criminal and dispute resolution matters before Trial Courts.
• Assist in trial preparation, review evidence and conduct witness examinations.
• Draft pleadings including bails, quashing petitions, criminal writs and SLPs.
• Appear before Trial Courts, High Courts, Supreme Court and other forums.
• Brief Senior Counsels and manage case strategies.
• Coordinate with clients and ensure procedural compliance.

Skills

Bail applications

Criminal complaints

Discharge applications

Revisions/appeals

Trial proceedings

Court filings

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Lawmen & White (L&W)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Defence Colony, New Delhi, India

Commensurate with industry standards

Minimum 4 years of PQE with substantial experience in criminal litigation and Trial Court practice. Strong knowledge of criminal law, procedures, drafting, and trial proceedings.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Lawmen & White (L&W), a full-service law firm headquartered in Defence Colony, New Delhi, is inviting applications for 2 full-time Associate positions within its Dispute Resolution [Criminal] practice team. The firm specializes in Supreme Court litigation, appellate forums (NCLT, NCLAT, NCDRC), and high-stakes dispute resolution across India.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Specialization: Substantial background in criminal litigation and Trial Court practice.
• Key Skills: Hands-on experience with bail applications, criminal complaints, discharge applications, revisions, appeals, trial proceedings (examination/cross-examination of witnesses), and court filings.
• Location Preference: Delhi-based candidates are preferred, though applicants from across India may apply.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Independently handling criminal and dispute resolution matters before Trial Courts.
• Assisting in trial preparation, reviewing evidence, and conducting witness examinations.
• Drafting pleadings, including bails, quashing petitions, criminal writs, SLPs, applications, and case notes.
• Appearing before Trial Courts, High Courts, Supreme Court, and other forums.
• Briefing Senior Counsels and managing case strategies.
• Coordinating with clients and ensuring procedural compliance.

Remuneration & Mode

Remuneration: Commensurate with industry standards, with incentives and growth opportunities for high-performing associates.
Location: Defence Colony, New Delhi (In-person/Full-time).