Job DescriptionJunior Lawyer – L1 Advocate Department: Legal Operations Location: Hyderabad Employment Type: Full-Time Number of Positions: 2 Salary: ₹23,000 – ₹25,000 per month About the Company The company is a technology-enabled legal services organization providing title due diligence, property legal opinions, and related legal solutions to banks, NBFCs, housing finance companies, and other financial institutions. Position Summary We are looking for Junior Lawyers / L1 Advocates to support property title verification, legal document scrutiny, title search, and preparation of legal opinions in accordance with client guidelines and internal SOPs. The role is suitable for candidates with 0–3 years of experience, as well as fresh law graduates with strong academic credentials and an interest in property law and legal operations. Key Responsibilities Title Examination * Examine title documents relating to immovable properties. * Verify ownership, chain of title, and continuity of transactions. * Review sale deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, release deeds, settlement deeds, wills, and other title documents. * Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential legal risks in property titles. Legal Opinion Preparation * Prepare property title search reports and legal opinions. * Assess the marketability and mortgageability of properties. * Highlight legal observations, risks, conditions, and recommendations. * Ensure opinions comply with client-specific formats and quality standards. Document Verification * Review Encumbrance Certificates (EC), RTC/Pahani, Patta/Khata and other land records. * Verify approvals, tax receipts, mutation records, and revenue documents. * Cross-check supporting documents received from operations teams. Quality & Compliance * Follow internal SOPs and quality standards. * Ensure accuracy and completeness before submission. * Maintain confidentiality of customer and property information. * Support quality audits and implement feedback. Collaboration * Coordinate with Legal Operations teams for document clarifications. * Work closely with Senior Advocates and Quality Review teams. * Escalate complex legal issues requiring higher-level review. Key Performance Indicators * Legal opinion accuracy * Quality audit score * Productivity * Turnaround Time (TAT) * Rework percentage * Compliance with client guidelines * Timely closure of assigned cases Eligibility & Qualifications * LL.B. degree from a recognized university. * Enrolled with the State Bar Council and eligible to practice. * 0–2 years of experience in property law, title verification, legal opinion preparation, or related legal work. * Fresh advocates with strong academic credentials may also apply. * Maximum age: 28 years * Tamil language proficiency is mandatory – Reading & Speaking. * Typing speed: Minimum 28 WPM. Required Competencies Technical Skills * Knowledge of property law and title verification * Understanding of registration and revenue records * Legal research and drafting skills * Basic Microsoft Office proficiency * Ability to work on legal technology platforms Behavioral Skills * Attention to detail * Analytical thinking * Accountability * Time management * Professional ethics * Continuous learning * Team collaboration Preferred Experience * Property title due diligence * Real estate documentation * Banking and mortgage legal opinions * Land and revenue documentation * Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) * Financial institution legal panel work What Success Looks Like A successful L1 Advocate will: * Produce accurate and well-reasoned legal opinions with minimal revisions. * Meet productivity and turnaround-time targets. * Identify legal risks and document them clearly. * Demonstrate a sound understanding of property and title laws. * Maintain professional and ethical standards while meeting client requirements. * Location: chennai | Vacancies: 2 | Salary: ₹23,000–₹25,000/month | Tamil Reading & Speaking Mandatory | Typing: 28 WPM | LL.B. | Maximum Age: 28 Years Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Work Location: In person