Criminal Lawyer

As a Criminal Litigating Lawyer at SM ASSOCIATES, you'll be instrumental in handling a diverse range of criminal matters. You'll be responsible for drafting crucial legal documents, representing our clients in various courts, conducting in-depth legal research, and providing expert advice until the discharge of the case.

Key Responsibilities
• Represent our clients effectively in Magistrate, Sessions, and High Courts.
• Draft and prepare essential legal documents including bail applications, anticipatory bail applications, quashing petitions, criminal appeals, revisions, and other relevant pleadings.
• Actively assist in and conduct trials, including the examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
• Perform thorough legal research on criminal statutes, evolving case laws, and procedures.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice to our clients on criminal law, defence strategies, and potential case outcomes.
• Liaise professionally with police authorities, public prosecutors, senior advocates, clients, and other key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For
• An LLB degree from a recognized university.
• Current enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
• 3-4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) specifically in criminal litigation matters.
• In-depth knowledge of the BNSS, BNS, BSA and other pertinent criminal statutes.
• Exceptional drafting, research, and argumentation skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.

Location Application
• Job Type: Contractual/ Case-to-Case Basis
• Location: PAN INDIA Mumbai (Office in Mumbai)

If you meet these requirements and are ready to make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply!

Please send your updated CV to our HR department at sandmassociate@gmail.com.

You can also visit our website www.sandmassociates.in

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

SM ASSOCIATES is an equal opportunity employer and looks forward to hearing from qualified candidates. Read more