LEGAL CONSULTANT

Responsibilities: The position requires that the Consultant be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

▪ Work with the Casework Director to implement legal interventions for Kshamata, and the Nyay Network partners by providing support in the following areas:

o Case generation

o Rescue interventions

o Follow up of cases in Court

o Legal Consultation

o Conducting legal trainings

o Regular weekly visits to the Nyay Kendras (legal aid cells set up in slum communities and red-light areas) for the purpose of consultations and trainings.

o Rehabilitation of the survivor

o Systemic change; and

o Relationship building with Government bodies and Partner Organizations.

▪ Ensure perpetrator accountability in POCSO, Anti-Human Trafficking or other Human Rights violations cases in Mumbai/Maharashtra courts by working closely with Public Prosecutors and other stakeholders in the justice system.

▪ Develop and maintain a strong practical and theoretical legal knowledge in Nyay Network’s casework focus areas through ongoing training, research and experience.

▪ Facilitate the ongoing implementation of casework projects in Mumbai/Maharashtra including managing intake of new cases, reviewing cases, analyzing the progress of cases, regular updating/progress of the said cases on the Kshamata and network reporting platform.

▪ Preparing weekly and monthly reports.

▪ Giving verbal and written advice/consultations to Kshamata, Nyay Network and its partners in Mumbai/Maharashtra and their advocates on legal issues.

▪ Liaising with Kshamata and Nyay Network Maharashtra team, partners and Government stakeholders to ensure legal casework and overall programmatic goals are met.

▪ Develop, conduct and participate in training for Government, NGO stakeholders and community members in slums/ chawls. These shall include both virtual and actual.

▪ Travelling significantly in Mumbai/Maharashtra and other states to meet with project partners, advocates and other casework stakeholders in relation to legal work.

▪ Where required, travelling to other states to meet with project partners, advocates and other field staff in relation to cases.

▪ Represent Kshamata and Nyay Network at select meetings and events.

▪ Carry out additional assignments as mutually agreed upon by the Consultant, Kshamata and Nyay Network.

Eligibility: The position requires that the Consultant possess the following –

▪ A Bachelors or Masters degree in Law

▪ Legal knowledge of the POCSO Act, ITPA, JJ Act, DV Act, Bonded Labour Act and other criminal laws and procedures.

▪ 2-3 years of work experience on the above would be highly preferable.

▪ Fluency in English and Marathi (Speaking, Reading, and Writing)

Location: The Consultant will be based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, while travel throughout Mumbai and Maharashtra will be required

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person