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An effective job title wiil typically include a general term, the level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimize your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialized, consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Lawyer
  • Associate Lawyer
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Staff Lawyer
  • Lawyer
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Lawyer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Job profile:

Need a legal officer, Person who has worked in a clerical capacity either with a Criminal or Civil Lawyer or with any Court having 2-4 years of experience. Preference would be given to a candidate who is a Maharashtrian. The person should be capable of liasoning with the police, the courts: High Court, Sessions Court, City Civil Court, Metropolitan Court, BMC, tax authorities, etc.

Skills:

  • Legal background: Should have handled legal matters, court matters. Dealt with municipal authorities, local bodies, police department.
  • Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and Internet is needed.
  • Good working knowledge of English and Marathi.
  • Good interpersonal skills to interact with local authorities with knowledge of Marathi preferable.

    Qualification:LLB

    Experience: 2+years

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹200,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

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    • Example 2

    Responsibilities
  • Prepare the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings.

  • Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.

  • Represent the company in legal proceedings.

  • Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters.

  • Protect the company against legal risks and violations.

  • Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.

  • Negotiate deals on behalf of the company.

  • Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

    Skills AND Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in law.

  • Licensed to practice law from the State Bar Association.

  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.

  • Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Experience:
  • total work: 2 years (Preferred)

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    • Example 3

    LegalCare4u currently looking out for self motivated experienced lawyer or willing to learn candidate with law graduation – As Junior lawyer/Lawyer Associate. who is willing to work and grow with our Hoodi Office team. Request that only applicants from Mahadevpura- Bangalore to apply for the post.

    Qualification and Skills:
  • Qualification - LLB
  • Junior lawyer with 1 to 3 year experience in non litigation & having proficiency in english & kannada written and verbal communications
  • The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Good knowledge in Microsoft Word, MS Excel etc

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From ₹110,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Hoodi, Bengaluru - 560048, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • 3year: 1 year Start Date: 04/07/2022

    • Example 4

    Our Law Firm is seeking a Lawyer mainly for two different profiles 1) High Court appearances 2) Proceedings under Arbitration & Conciliation Act and other litigation 3) For appearance before DCDRC and SCDRC.

    The Lawyer will be responsible for maintaining accurate case files, working with our paralegals to meet all court requirements for each case and serving as a reliable advocate for our growing list of clients. The successful candidate will have experience as a practicing law attorney as well as a client-focused attitude.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    · Should have excellent English skill spoken and written.

    · Should have hands on experience in handling arbitration.

    . Should be well versed with the provisions of arbitration and current case laws.

    · Should have excellent drafting skill.

    · Drafting of Replies, Rejoinders, Claim Application.

    · Prepare and maintain all documents required to file cases.

    · Work closely with staff to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial.

    · Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements

    · Schedule and administer full depositions of case witnesses and experts

    · Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for each client in each case.

    Work remotely
  • No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Fixed shift

    COVID-19 considerations:
    Yes

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:
  • total work: 2 years (Preferred)

    Language:
  • English, Hindi, Marathi (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (Preferred)

    Willingness to travel:
  • 100% (Preferred)

    Application Deadline: Start Date: 01/07/2022

    • Lawyer job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Lawyer job summary

    Our criminal defense firm needs to add another Lawyer to our roster to manage increasing inquiries from clients. We operate a busy and highly successful practice with six Lawyers already in place. You will join us in upholding our clients’ rights and providing them with the best possible defense against the crimes with which they’ve been charged. We work primarily with drug, assault and battery, burglary and larceny charges, but we are willing to allow new partners to expand their practices as they see fit. We operate a highly collaborative office in which each professional helps the others to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service.

    Lawyer responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Meet with clients in your office or at the local jail to discuss pending charges and to devise defense strategies
    • Collect retainers from clients and execute contracts that specify the parameters of the working relationship
    • Research cases by interviewing witnesses, reading depositions, reviewing evidence and speaking with the client to determine the best strategy for defense
    • Attend all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
    • Provide legal guidance and support
    • Assist clients with executing plea bargains and other agreements with the district Lawyer’s office
    • Advise clients about appropriate behavior while charges are pending, including social media use and confiding in friends and family

    Lawyer qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Admittance to the state bar required
    • 5+ years’ experience as a practicing criminal defense Lawyer preferred
    • Ability to handle a high case load and a willingness to meet personally with all clients
    • Experience with the district Lawyer’s office a plus
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