A litigation attorney, also referred to as a litigation lawyer, defends a client in court or during legal proceedings before a judge. Most of their duties include gathering legal evidence, drafting legal documents, and arguing a case in court. They are required to appear in court numerous times and to handle civil matters. 

The need for a Litigation Lawyer is growing as a result of the overwhelming amount of people using the courts as a result of rising crime rates across the country. A litigation lawyer has a very rewarding and fulfilling career. Moreover, an individual can become a successful  lawyer, if they have a thorough understanding of how trials are conducted. To become professional as a Litigation attorney one needs the appropriate set of degrees and skills.

For Bachelor’s

• The Candidates are required to pass their 10+2 from a recognised board/institution with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• You can enrol in an LLB degree program of duration 3 years or you can join an integrated 5-year LLB degree program. 

For Masters

• The aspirants need to be graduated before they apply for a master's degree program in law.
• You can enrol in LLM for continuing higher studies from a recognised college/institute.

The main goals of studying real estate law rules and regulations are to provide students with in-depth knowledge and an enhanced capacity to resolve property disputes. To complete such a task, a variety of job profiles are available in the field of real estate law study. 

• Litigation Lawyer
• Legal Executive
• Corporate Lawyer
• Legal Associate
• Criminal Litigation Lawyer
• Legal Assistant
• Nodal Officer
• Legal Support Worker
• Legal Advisor

Employment Sector Jobs

The following employment sectors or industries are the top firms that hire litigation attorneys:

• Trial Court
• District Court
• High Court
• Supreme Court
• MNCs
• Corporate Offices
• Law Firms

Many companies employ litigation attorneys to offer legal services. The following are some of the top litigation lawyer recruiters:

• Lateral Link
• Major, Lindsey & Africa
• BCG Attorney Search
• Robert Half Legal
• Lucas Group
• Parker and Lynch Legal
• Special Counsel
• Select Legal

The salary of a litigation lawyer in India varies depending on factors including education qualifications, work experience and training period. 

The scope of a litigation lawyer is to represent clients in legal disputes and resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial. Some specific tasks performed by a litigation lawyer include:

• Analysing legal issues of a case 
• Conducting research on laws, regulations, and legal principles
• Drafting legal documents related to the dispute.
• Negotiating settlements
• Representing clients in court
• Advising clients regarding their legal rights and obligations

Overall, the scope of a litigation lawyer involves advocating for their clients in a wide range of legal disputes, and helping to resolve these disputes in a manner that protects their clients' interests.

Some of the benefits of being a litigation lawyer include:

• Professional growth
• Intellectual stimulation
• Opportunity to help others
• Competitive salary
• Diverse work
• Prestige
• Sense of accomplishment

Some of the drawbacks of being a litigation lawyer include:

• Stressful and demanding
• Adversarial nature
• Uncertainty
• High cost
• Ethical responsibilities
• Limited control over outcome
• High stakes