Legal Assistant

Company Description Dhaatri Mines & Resources Pvt. Ltd. operates in the mining and resources sector, focusing on responsible extraction and supply of mineral resources. The company emphasizes operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety in all its activities. Team members collaborate across functions to support sustainable growth and long-term partnerships. Dhaatri Mines & Resources values professionalism, integrity, and a structured approach to managing legal and administrative matters.
Role Description This full-time, on-site Legal Assistant role is based in the Kolkata metropolitan area and supports the legal operations of Dhaatri Mines & Resources Pvt. Ltd. The Legal Assistant will assist with drafting, formatting, and organizing legal documents and contracts, maintaining case files, and ensuring proper documentation of correspondence and regulatory submissions. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, scheduling meetings and hearings, and tracking deadlines for filings and compliance requirements. The Legal Assistant will also help with legal research on laws and regulations relevant to the mining and resources sector, prepare summaries and reports, and support the legal team in day-to-day administrative tasks.
What I want from you:
1. Reading the cases and making notes & keeping necessary papers ready & handy at the time of conference or hearing.
2. Tell all facts of the case to the lawyer & see that they have taken all facts in their draft.
3. Coordinate with lawyer for any information that we want or they want for a case.
4. Circulation and finalisation of the draft after receiving the same from the lawyer and submitting before deadline.
5. Researching case studies & relevant topics on ongoing litigation matters & advising the same.
6. Receiving mails & drafting Mails, Letters, Contracts & Notices.
7. Supervise paper keeping or maintaining briefs & order correspondence files in datewise order.
8. Supervising updation of Hearing Case List, File List in excel & all registers (which are maintained by juniors).
9. Communication with Directors –
a) about the next case date and the status of the case.
b) finalisation of draft after showing to directors and noting their comments thereof and submitting to lawyer before deadline.
c) checking emails & showing to directors with your comments on it.
d) if directors’ appearance or affirmation is required – updating them beforehand & aligning with their travel plans.
e) any information or update gotten/needed from lawyer.
10. Organizing conferences with lawyers, getting same day case updates from them.
11. Appearing in Court with the lawyer to take case update.
12. Accounting of Legal Bills & Processing of same & updating the lawyer.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Law and familiarity with the responsibilities of Legal Assistants.
Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal paperwork and contracts.
Effective Communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory authorities.
Experience in Administrative Assistance, including scheduling, record-keeping, and file management.
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
Ability to work on-site in the Kolkata metropolitan area and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Familiarity with compliance processes, especially in industrial or resource-based sectors, is an advantage.
Strong organizational skills, reliability, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Work arrangement
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