Opportunity | Associate Trainee / Assessment Intern | Tax & Litigation Practice | New Delhi

Katcheri; New Delhi; On-site; INR 223,200 - 334,800; Part time

Job summary

Katcheri in New Delhi is inviting applications from final-year law students and freshers for the position of Associate Trainee / Assessment Intern. This role offers extensive practical exposure to GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade laws, along with opportunities in litigation and advisory work.

Candidates should possess strong legal research and drafting skills, and must be willing to work from the office. Freshers are welcome to apply as long as they are enrolled as Advocates.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and drafting skills required.
• Final-year students must enroll with their respective State Bar Council upon graduation.
• Freshers must be enrolled as Advocates or awaiting AIBE results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade.
• Draft replies, appeals, and legal submissions.
• Assist in litigation before tribunals and authorities.
• Support advisory, compliance, and matter management work.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Familiarity with Manupatra

Familiarity with SCC

Education

Final year LL.B. course

Job description

Details

Applications are invited from motivated final‑year law students and freshers for the position of Associate Trainee / Assessment Intern, with the opportunity to convert into a full‑time Associate role.

The firm may engage up to two candidates for assessment; however, only one candidate will ultimately be selected for the Associate position.

This opportunity offers extensive practical exposure to GST, Customs, Foreign Trade, litigation, advisory, compliance, and allied legal practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research on GST, Customs, Foreign Trade, and allied laws
• Researching statutes, rules, notifications, circulars, and case law
• Drafting replies to notices, appeals, writ petitions, legal opinions, and written submissions
• Assisting in litigation before adjudicating authorities, appellate forums, and tribunals
• Supporting advisory, compliance, documentation, and matter management work
• Tracking deadlines, hearings, and case updates
• Assisting in matters related to Intellectual Property Law, Civil Law, and other practice areas

Eligibility & Preference

• Final‑year students pursuing a 3‑year or 5‑year LL.B. course recognised by the Bar Council of India
• Freshers with up to one year of experience may also apply
• Final‑year students must intend to enrol with their respective State Bar Council upon graduation
• Freshers must already be enrolled as Advocates or be awaiting their AIBE results
• Strong legal research and drafting skills required
• Familiarity with Manupatra and SCC is mandatory
• Selection as an Assessment Intern/Associate Trainee does not guarantee conversion into an Associate role
• The firm reserves the right to terminate the association at its discretion
• Candidates must be willing to work physically from the office throughout the engagement
• Remote work or work‑from‑home arrangements are not available

What This Offers

• Extensive exposure to GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade laws
• Practical experience in litigation, drafting, and advisory work
• Opportunity to work on active matters before tribunals and authorities
• Exposure to Intellectual Property Law and Civil Law matters
• Potential conversion into a full‑time Associate role