Legal Associate at Vertico BPO and LPO Services, Hyderabad (UK Casework Support for Duncan Lewis Solicitors; LLB/LLM, 0-3 Years)

Vertico BPO and LPO Services Pvt. Ltd. is hiring Legal Associates at its Hyderabad centre. The advert on the company's own careers page invites law graduates to "step into international practice by supporting a prestigious UK law firm", with the option to specialise in Family & Children Law, Housing Law, Property Litigation, Actions Against Public Authorities, or Public Law.

The vacancy is listed under Current Openings with an open status and no closing date, so applications are received on a rolling basis.

Vertico BPO and LPO Services Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2018 and describes itself as an industry-oriented outsourcing solutions provider. Its principal client is Duncan Lewis Solicitors, a UK legal practice, and Vertico handles that firm's specialised office support functions. Its legally trained LPO team provides legal casework support to Duncan Lewis across several practice areas of the law of England and Wales, including human rights, housing and matrimonial matters.

Alongside the LPO function, the company runs information technology, call handling and administration, financial billing and human resource service lines. It states that it holds ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 31000 (risk management), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 27701 (data privacy) and ISO 22301 (business continuity) certifications, together with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

• Work on real UK case files in your chosen area of law
• Draft, review and prepare legal documents with precision
• Conduct research and analysis to support solicitors abroad
• Collaborate with a team of professionals shaping international legal services

Vertico's description of its LPO legal casework support work adds that team members act as key points of contact for Duncan Lewis' clients, and that the work spans client file management, taking initial client instructions, assisting with the drafting of statements and correspondence, undertaking research, and advising and assisting with case preparation, all under close supervision.

• Law graduates (LL.B./LL.M.), freshers or with up to 3 years' experience
• Strong English communication skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical and eager to learn

Vertico states that every aspect of the day-to-day work done by its LPO staff is overseen and reviewed by a team of experienced UK-qualified solicitors who have the designated conduct of the respective cases, which it says keeps the work compliant with UK legal and regulatory standards.

The LPO team undergoes comprehensive training provided by UK-based lawyers, supported by a designated HR team and e-library resources. Vertico says this training equips its LPO staff to pass the required UK Law Society Accreditation exams before they commence their legal casework support roles.

The advert lists international exposure to UK legal systems, structured training and mentorship in your chosen field, and career growth opportunities across practice areas.

Vertico further states that by gaining legal casework support experience with it, and achieving UK Law Society accreditation where required, members of its LPO team can pursue a pathway towards potentially qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales.

The role is based at Vertico's Hyderabad premises at 110A, 110B & 111, Manjeera Trinity Corporate, JNTU HITEC City Road, Hyderabad 500072, Telangana. This is the only office location the company lists.

Apply through Vertico's own online application form and select "Legal Associate" from the job role list. The form asks for your name, work experience, current package, expected package, notice period, the role applied for, and a resume upload in PDF format.

The hiring poster also invites candidates to send their resume directly to recruitment@verticobpo.in.

Vertico does not state a salary figure in its own advert or on its careers page; the application form asks applicants for their current and expected package. Treat any pay figure you see on third-party job boards as unverified and confirm remuneration with the company before accepting a role. Vertico also asks candidates never to pay anyone for a job offer.