Manager

About the Role

We are hiring a Legal Office Operations Executive to manage and streamline the daily functioning of a growing litigation and legal services practice in Patna. This is a core operational role with a clear growth path into Office Manager / Practice Manager, aligned with the long-term growth of the firm and the level of responsibility handled.

This is not a traditional clerk role. The position focuses on organization, coordination, systems, and practice management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Practice & Office Operations

• Maintain daily and weekly case status trackers for all courts and forums
• Coordinate with juniors for:
• Drafting status
• Filing updates
• Deadlines and compliances
• Track:
• Defects
• Limitation periods
• Listing status
• Orders awaited
• Prepare daily task lists and structured follow-up reports

2. File Management (Critical Responsibility)

• Organize and maintain all case files in both hard copy and digital format
• Ensure:
• Proper indexing
• Labelling
• Cross-referencing
• Safe custody of documents
• Maintain structured folders on Google Drive with:
• Case-wise documents
• Orders
• Pleadings
• Ensure quick retrievability of any file at any time

3. Client & Communication Management

• Schedule client conferences and follow-ups
• Maintain client interaction and communication records
• Coordinate routine client updates as instructed
• Professionally manage office calls, inquiries, and walk-ins

4. Court & Registry Coordination (Occasional Visits)

• Coordinate with court runners / clerks for:
• Filing
• Defects
• Certified copies
• Track cause lists and listing status
• Occasional court/registry visits when required

5. Digital, Administrative & Financial Support

• Coordinate basic website and content workflow
• Maintain records of:
• Article pipeline
• Intern/author coordination
• Maintain:
• Office calendar
• Meeting schedules
• Task reminders
• Assist in:
• Billing records
• Expense tracking
• Support outreach and legal awareness activities as required

Eligibility & Skills Required

• Graduate in any discipline

  (Law preferred but

  not mandatory

  )
• 1–3 years prior experience preferred (company/law office/NGO/admin/project role)
• Comfortable with:
• WhatsApp, Email, Google Drive
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Good Hindi & English communication
• Excellent:
• Organization skills
• Follow-up discipline
• Confidentiality handling
• High integrity, reliability, and professional conduct
• Willingness to work occasional weekend half-days during peak periods
• Knows how to maintain books of accounts

Growth & Career Path

This role is structured to grow into:

·     Office Manager

·     Practice Manager

Since Samvida Law Associates has a fast growing practice and online presence. There growth can be expected in

• Salary
• Authority
• Decision-making
• Team coordination

Which will be directly aligned with the growth of the firm and the proportion of responsibility shared by the candidate.

Compensation

 Salary: ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month (based on experience & performance)

 Performance-based increment after probation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

• Updated Resume
• A short note explaining why they are suitable for this role

Strategic Advantages of This Role

• Exposure to High Court & multi-forum litigation
• Direct involvement in practice management
• Long-term career growth with a growing legal brand
• Learning in:
• Legal operations
• Client handling
• Office systems
• Digital legal workflows