RE-ADVERTISED CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: LEGAL STRATEGY CO-ORDINATOR
Note: Please note that applicants who have applied through the original call dated May 25, 2023 need not apply again, as the applications received against that call shall also be considered in the final count. **
Position: The National Law University, Delhi (“University”) is seeking to engage on a contractual basis, one ‘Legal Strategy Co-ordinator’ for the Nagpur office of the Fair Trial Fellowship Programme (‘Programme’) supported by a grant from the Azim Premji Foundation. This is a full time paid position based in Nagpur with the requirement to travel, as and when needed. The period of engagement will be for one year and any extension will be subject to the needs of the Programme and availability of funds.
Responsibilities:
This is a full time paid position based in Nagpur. Selected candidates will be expected to reside within the municipal limits of the city of their selection. The responsibilities of the Legal Strategy Co-ordinator will include :
- Developing and implementing litigation strategy for cases of under trial prisoners and co-ordinating the work of the Legal Fellows in each office.
- Reviewing progress of individual cases assigned to Legal Fellows in the respective offices.
- Co-ordinating and liaising with District Legal Service Authority (DLSA), Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS), LADC counsels and DLSA panel advocates, prison authorities, police system, criminal law experts and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the programme.
- Managing the overall functioning, administration and co-ordination of the Nagpur Office.
- Writing reports and compiling data extensively, as may be required for the purposes of programme documentation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Assisting the programme team in any other work that may be required for effective programme implementation.
Qualifications:
- A. Registration as a practicing advocate (Sanad) with Bar Council of any state in India
- B. Minimum 5 years experience of litigation in trial court/ criminal appellate court.
- C. Familiarity with the workings of the State and District Legal Aid Systems would be preferred
- D. Proficiency in English and Marathi is necessary.
- E. Familiarity with MS-Office, emails and the internet is required.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will be within the range of Rs. 65,000-Rs.75,000 per month.
Application Process
: Interested persons must attach their resume and a statement of purpose, explaining their role and interest in working on this programme. The statement of purpose must not exceed 700 words. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process which will be held in Nagpur. The selection process may have multiple rounds.
Applications and documents will be accepted only through the form here in the link
Deadline : Applications must reach us by midnight of July 18, 2023 after which the applications will not be accepted.
For more details, refer to the notification here
