Associate Advocate & Legal Secretary at Office of Mr. A. Abdul Hameed, Senior Advocate, Chennai High Court: Apply Now!

About the Job

The Office of Mr. A. Abdul Hameed, Senior Advocate, Chennai High Court, is inviting applications from qualified and motivated legal professionals for the following positions in Chennai.

1. Associate Advocate (Full-Time, On-Site)

Role Description

The Associate Advocate will:

• Represent clients in legal proceedings
• Draft legal documents and provide legal advice
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare cases and attend court hearings
• Liaise with clients and other legal professionals

Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. / LL.M. degree from a recognised university
• Mandatory enrolment with the Bar Council
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in drafting legal documents and providing legal advice
• Proficiency in legal research platforms (SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.)
• Relevant work experience in a law firm or legal department
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team

2. Legal Secretary (Full-Time, On-Site)

Role Description

The Legal Secretary will:

• Manage case files and maintain organised records
• Schedule court hearings
• Draft and format legal correspondence
• Handle client communications
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Advocate
• Coordinate with counsels and ensure smooth functioning of the chambers

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (legal secretarial certification is an advantage)
• 1–3 years of experience in office administration
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management tools
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tamil
• High level of discretion, reliability, and professionalism

Location

Chennai

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may send their updated resume along with a brief cover letter to: [email protected]