Legal Trainee

Frontier Warehousing Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Warehousing Limited in India invites applications for a Legal Trainee to support our legal team with research, drafting, case documentation, and coordination with external law firms.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, an LL.B. degree, strong drafting and research skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will help maintain legal MIS and ensure accurate records with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• LL.B. graduate with strong legal research, drafting, proofreading and documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and case documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Case Documents: Prepare lists of dates, case synopsis, case summaries, and other relevant legal documents.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on cases, judgments, applicable laws, and legal precedents to support ongoing matters.
• Drafting and Review: Assist in drafting letters, legal notices, and other legal correspondence; review, proofread, and format briefs and related documents.
• Case File Management: Organise and maintain case files, pleadings, legal documents, and records.
• Law Firm Coordination: Coordinate with external law firms and legal counsel for documentation, case updates, filings, and other requirements.
• Legal MIS Management: Maintain and update the Legal MIS including case trackers, matter status, dates, deadlines.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure proper documentation, timely follow-ups, and adherence to internal processes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Proofreading

Documentation

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

LL.B. degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Legal Trainee

Position: Legal Trainee
Stipend: Upto 25,000 per month
Experience: 1-3 years of experience
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Trainee to support our legal team in legal research, drafting, case documentation, and coordination with external law firms. The candidate should have strong research and drafting skills, good organisational abilities, and the ability to manage legal records and maintain accurate legal MIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Case Documents: Prepare lists of dates, case synopsis, case summaries, and other relevant legal documents.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on cases, judgments, applicable laws, and legal precedents to support ongoing matters.
• Drafting and Review: Assist in drafting letters, legal notices, and other legal correspondence. Review, proofread, and format legal briefs, notices, and related documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Case File Management: Organise and maintain case files, pleadings, legal documents, and other records in an orderly and systematic manner.
• Law Firm Coordination: Coordinate with external law firms and legal counsel for documentation, case updates, filings, and other legal requirements.
• Legal MIS Management: Maintain and update the Legal Management Information System (MIS), including case trackers, matter status, key dates, deadlines, and documentation records.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure proper documentation, timely follow-ups, and adherence to internal processes and confidentiality requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• LL.B. graduate as applicable.
• Strong legal research, drafting, proofreading, and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and case documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external law firms.

Compensation

20,00025,000 per month (in-hand stipend), depending on the candidates qualifications and skills.