25 Legal Administration jobs in India

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Manage and maintain legal filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy retrieval of documents.
• Schedule and coordinate legal appointments, client meetings, court dates, and depositions.
• Screen and manage incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, ensuring timely responses and accurate dissemination of information.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant documentation as required by attorneys.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and other legal professionals in a professional and confidential manner.
• Assist with the preparation of case files for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Ensure all legal documents are properly filed with relevant authorities within specified deadlines.
• Transcribe legal dictation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain client confidentiality and uphold professional ethical standards at all times.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, contributing to overall office efficiency.
• Adapt to new legal technologies and remote work tools to enhance productivity.

About The Company:

ARA’s Client is a leading tech-consulting company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 714,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, The company brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.

The Role:

The Head Secretarial & Legal serves as the chief legal officer of the organization having strong hold on Company Law and Regulations overseeing all legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, managing risks, and supporting the company's strategic goals. Provides legal advice to the executive team and board of directors, manages the legal department, and represents the organization in legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR
• Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances
• Advise the board on governance matters, helping to ensure that the company adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters
• Assess impact of changes in law and regulatory environment, impacting the Company
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance
• Participate in identifying and managing corporate compliance risks, ensuring that the company has adequate risk management practices in place.
• Undertake and drive process and system improvements
• Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to India board governance and related regulatory compliance
• Guidance during due diligence, structuring decisions related to acquisitions
• Strong knowledge and experience on rectification of FEMA non-compliances related to share allotments and transfers to non-residents
• Ensuring compliance related to all statutory meetings such as Board / Committee meetings, General meetings, as may be required by law, within prescribed timelines.
• Ensure that Board procedures and internal policy approvals are diligently adhered to.
• Guidance on drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, loan agreements
• Ensure compliance of all regulatory filings with MCA / RBI including filings for adhoc events, as may be necessary.
• Ensure that secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, in compliance with Secretarial standards.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills - oral and written
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities quickly
• Operate in fast-paced working environment and navigate challenges effectively
• Ability to motivate, guide and inspire the team
• Multi-stakeholder management, collaborative and solution-oriented approach
• Thoroughness and attention to detail; analytical and research skills
• Engage in activities via CSR, Inclusion and Diversity
• Establish work plans and oversee / coordinate activities of the team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Law degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 18-20 years of relevant work experience in a Private Company or Practicing CS firm or a law firm handling corporate law matters.

Company Overview

Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited, part of the esteemed Ramoji Rao Group, is a distinguished and trusted financial services company with a 62-year legacy. Operating across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu with 122 branches, we are dedicated to providing diverse financial solutions to a broad customer base. As a prominent player in the Financial Services industry, our headquarters are situated in Hyderabad, and we pride ourselves on being customer-centric and trusted.

Job Overview

The Legal Assistant role at Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited is a full-time, contract position based in Chennai. We are searching for a fresh graduate who has up to one year of work experience to join our dynamic team. The role involves providing essential legal support, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with court procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in legal writing is essential as it forms the basis of drafting clear and concise legal documents.
• Understanding of arbitration processes is needed to assist in resolving client disputes effectively.
• Excellent file organization skills to maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records and documents.
• Experience or knowledge in case management to support the legal team in preparing and managing cases efficiently.
• Familiarity with legal filing which includes preparing and filing legal documents with various courts and bodies.
• Understanding of court procedures to assist in preparing the legal team for hearings and court appearances.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate legal issues and provide support in formulating legal strategies.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, legal team members, and other stakeholders as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and the preparation of legal documents, briefs, and contracts.
• Manage case files including opening, updating, and organizing files electronically and physically.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information and documentation for legal proceedings.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Prepare and organize legal documents for court filings and submissions.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and provide advice as needed.
• Support the legal team in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all legal data and documents.

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• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed, maintained, and readily accessible.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and depositions, coordinating with all parties involved.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases using various legal databases and resources.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court staff, providing updates and gathering necessary information.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, memos, and other legal documentation.
• Process legal invoices and manage billing records.
• Assist with discovery requests and responses.
• Maintain the attorney's calendar and manage daily tasks.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law firm or legal department.
• Proficiency in legal software and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal ethics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

• Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Conduct preliminary legal research under supervision.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Manage attorney calendars and ensure timely task completion.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Transcribe legal dictations and prepare summaries.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as filing, copying, and scanning.
• Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or a related field is preferred.
• Strong interest in legal practice and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities.