Jr Litigation Associate

Thema Corporate Services; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Delhi is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience in commercial litigation. Responsibilities include representing clients in various courts, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will hold an LL.B. and be enrolled with the Bar Council. This is a full-time position requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in financial recovery.
• Sound understanding of IBC, SARFAESI Act, and Companies Act.
• Eligible to practice in Courts of India.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various courts.
• Handle litigation related to debt recovery and company law disputes.
• Draft legal pleadings and conduct legal research.

Skills

Drafting and research skills

Effective communication

Time management

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

LL.B. from a recognized university

Enrolled with the Bar Council

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Associate ( Commercial litigation must )

Experience: 1-3 years

Reporting to: Founder and Principal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before DRT, DRAT, NCLT,CLAT, High Court and District Courts.
• Handle litigation relating to debt recovery, insolvency & bankruptcy, company law disputes, and general civil litigation.
• Draft and vet legal pleadings including petitions, applications, replies, affidavits, and written submissions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case briefs and legal opinions for ongoing litigation.
• Coordinate with clients, counsels, court clerks, and tribunal staff to ensure timely filings and compliance.
• Support the team in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Sound understanding of the IBC, SARFAESI Act, RDDBFI Act, Companies Act, and Civil Procedure Code.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for internal coordination and client interface.
• Time management and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council and eligible to practice in Courts of India.
• 1-3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably with focus on financial recovery, company law and insolvency matters.

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Prior experience or interest in arbitration.
• Familiarity with enforcement of arbitral awards.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services