About FIAPO- Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations
FEDERATION OF INDIAN ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANISATIONS (FIAPO) IS INDIA’S LEADING ANIMAL PROTECTION BODY. As a collective voice for the animal protection community in India, FIAPO unites all animal protection organisations nationwide to exchange ideas, build expertise, and strengthen the country’s animal protection movement. FIAPO works with over 170+ member organizations and over 1000 activists in more than 70 cities across India. FIAPO is the largest Federation in the country and one of the largest movement-building organisations in the world.
About the Job
FIAPO- Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations is inviting applications for the post of Legal Assistant & Cruelty Response
Eligibility and Experience
- B.A. LL.B / B.B.A. LL.B / Law graduate from a university recognised by The Bar Council of India. Experience of 1- 2 years of litigation in Criminal/animal Law
- Fluent in English, Hindi (speech & script)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Research pertaining to litigations engaged in by FIAPO
- Coordinating and liaising with other lawyers practicing animal law in India
- Briefing senior advocates and senior management about various wildlife matters, status of court cases and court dates.
- Identifying scope of litigation against poaching, wildlife trafficking and animal welfare in India
- Conducting background research, filing right to information applications to develop litigious strategies for issues related to wildlife.
- Drafting agreements, contracts, MoUs and other legal documents
- Providing campaigners, researchers, investigators and caseworkers of FIAPO with legal support.
- Researching, interpret, and apply pertinent central government and state government statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Reporting on weekly developments in all significant matters as well as future courses of action and related deadlines.
- Handling all legal matters on behalf of FIAPO
- Ensuring that the organisation’s work conforms with legal requirements
- Assisting in exercising due diligence, by maintaining clear records of correspondence and court related documents.
- Travelling for meetings, events, and other activities, as needed
- Being an active member in cruelty management and ensuring that all cases are closed as per TAT
- Ensuring all emails are responded to for “cruelty against animals”
Role Demands
- Fluent in conducting court arguments in Hindi
- Experience as a volunteer for wildlife animal welfare is desirable
- Must have a fair knowledge of animal welfare movement in India
- Knowledge of Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
- Passion to help animals is an absolute must
Location
Delhi
Position
Legal Assistant & Cruelty Response
Mode
In-office
Job Type
Full-time
