Associate Family Law & Private Client

About
the Role

Metalegal
Advocates is seeking a capable and committed Associate – Family Law &
Private Client to join its Family Law and Private Client practice. The role
will involve matrimonial and family law litigation, personal law advisory,
succession planning and related legal matters, along with client
interaction, drafting, legal research and representation before relevant
forums.

The
ideal candidate should have strong legal fundamentals, sound drafting and
research capabilities, sensitivity in handling personal matters, and the
ability to manage matters with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Handle matrimonial
  and family law matters, including divorce, maintenance, alimony,
  custody, domestic violence and related disputes.
  
• Advise
  clients on personal law and family law matters, including issues
  arising under applicable personal laws and the Special Marriage Act.
  
• Draft
  and review petitions, applications, replies, pleadings, legal notices,
  agreements and other legal documents.
  
• Assist,
  represent and advise clients before the Supreme Court of India in appeals
  arising from matrimonial, succession and custody disputes, including
  transfer petitions, and before District Courts and High Courts across
  India as part of the Firm’s pan-India practice.
  
• Assist,
  represent and advise in settlement negotiations, mediation and other
  dispute-resolution processes in family and matrimonial matters.
  
• Conduct
  legal research and prepare case notes, opinions, submissions and other
  matter-related documents.
  
• Contribute
  to legal updates, research papers, articles and knowledge-development
  initiatives relevant to the practice.
  

Requirements

Requirements

MANDATORY
QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.B.,
  B.A. LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognised institution.
  
• Active
  State Bar Council enrolment.
  
• 0 to 3
  years of relevant post-qualification experience in Family Law, Matrimonial
  Law and/or Personal Law practice.
  
• Strong
  experience in family/matrimonial litigation, legal drafting and research.
  
• Working
  knowledge of applicable personal laws, Special Marriage Act and
  succession-related laws.
  
• Ability
  to independently manage assigned matters with appropriate guidance and
  supervision.
  

SKILLS
& ATTRIBUTES

• Strong
  legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
  
• Clear
  and effective written and verbal communication.
  
• Strong
  ownership, organisation and responsiveness.
  
• Ability
  to manage client information with professionalism and sensitivity.
  
• High
  standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.
  

Benefits

Competitive
compensation, professional growth opportunities, exposure to senior
stakeholders and diverse clients, and a performance-driven career path.