Advocate / Sr. Advocate / Partner

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Handle client interactions independently and convert the new client from the enquiries. Draft and review pleadings, applications, written statements, and other legal documents. Provide legal advice/opinion on matters related to the Criminal, Civil, Matrimonial, Corporate Matters.Here's a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for a role focused on legal practice, based on your input: Key Responsibilities I. Client Management & Acquisition: Independent Client Interaction: Take full ownership of client communication from initial contact through ongoing engagement. This includes answering queries, providing updates, and managing expectations effectively. New Client Conversion: Proactively engage with inquiries (e.g., phone calls, emails, walk-ins) to understand potential clients' needs, present relevant legal solutions, and successfully convert them into active clients. This involves a strong understanding of sales principles within a professional services context. II. Legal Document Drafting & Review: Pleadings: Prepare, scrutinize, and finalize all types of pleadings required for court proceedings, ensuring they are legally sound, factually accurate, and strategically aligned with the client's objectives. Applications: Draft and review various legal applications, petitions, and motions necessary for different stages of legal processes, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and relevant laws. Written Statements: Formulate and examine detailed written statements, responses, and affidavits, presenting the client's position clearly and robustly. Other Legal Documents: Prepare and review a broad spectrum of other legal instruments, which may include but are not limited to: Legal notices Contracts and agreements Affidavits Deeds Memos and reports Opinions and advisories III. Legal Advisory & Expertise: Comprehensive Legal Advice/Opinion: Provide well-researched, clear, and actionable legal advice and opinions to clients on a diverse range of legal matters. This involves: Criminal Matters: Advising on aspects of criminal law, including offenses, bail, trials, and appeals. Civil Matters: Offering guidance on civil disputes, property law, contracts, torts, and other general civil litigation. Matrimonial Matters: Counseling on family law issues such as divorce, child custody, maintenance, and domestic violence. Corporate Matters: Providing legal insights on corporate governance, compliance, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, and other business-related legal issues. Experience in Counseling, and Manage Branch Office Independently and having skill to convert into client from leads/enquiries