Scope of Work – Junior Advocate (IBC, Income Tax & GST)
Position: Junior Advocate
Experience: Fresher / Up to 1 year (preferred)
Location: Kochi, Kadavanthra (no work from home)
1. Core Areas of Work
The candidate will assist in matters relating to:
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings
- Income Tax assessments and appellate proceedings
- GST assessments, adjudication, and appeals
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Litigation & Representation Support
- Assist in drafting petitions, replies, rejoinders, written submissions, and legal opinions
- Support in matters before:
§ NCLT / NCLAT (IBC matters)
§ Income Tax Authorities (AO, CIT(A), ITAT)
§ GST Authorities (Adjudication, Appellate Authorities)
- Attend hearings along with senior professionals and maintain matter notes
B. Legal Research & Drafting
- Conduct research on case laws, statutes, notifications, and circulars
- Prepare research notes and legal briefs for ongoing matters
- Track developments in IBC, Income Tax, and GST laws
C. Documentation & Compliance
- Assist in preparation and filing of:
§ Appeals, submissions, and statutory forms
§ Paper books and compilation of documents
- Maintain proper documentation and case files (physical & digital)
D. Client & Case Coordination
- Coordinate with clients for information and documents
- Follow up on notices, submissions, and deadlines
- Maintain case trackers and status updates
E. Technology & Process Efficiency
- Use legal and productivity tools for drafting, research, and documentation
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., for research, summarization, drafting assistance) to improve efficiency
- Maintain organized digital records and workflows
3. Skill Requirements
- Strong command over English (drafting and communication)
- Basic understanding of IBC, Income Tax, and GST laws (academic exposure acceptable for freshers)
- Good research and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Comfort with legal databases and willingness to adopt AI tools
4. Preferred Attributes
- Interest in litigation and tax/IBC practice
- Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment
- Willingness to learn and take ownership of assignments
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
Work Location: In person
