Job Description

Base Location: Mumbai

Education: Graduate and / or Postgraduate degree in Law

Language requirement: English & Hindi;

Fluency in Marathi (written & spoken) will be an advantage.

Background: RATI (Rights. Action. Technology. Inclusion.) Foundation is a Mumbai-based organization that works to address the issue of violence against women and children in on-ground and online spaces through victim support, legal representation, strengthening civil society and government systems, implementing technology solutions, evidence-based research, developing accessible resources and training of stakeholders. We believe that safer communities for women and children are safer communities for all.

We run a national portal for resources on child sexual abuse and a national helpline for children and women facing online risks. We also provide social, legal and mental health support to women and children survivors of domestic and sexual violence in communities in Mumbai and adjacent districts. RATI’s work has been recognized with a National Award for Child Welfare in 2017.

Job Description:

1. The Junior Legal Associate will play an important role in the multi-disciplinary team of social workers, lawyers and mental health professionals providing social, legal, and mental health support to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

2. Provide legal representation and support to survivors of sexual and domestic violence under the guidance of the Senior Legal Associate and Director.

3. Conduct legal research and draft legal notices, petitions, written statements, applications, replies, written submissions, etc.

4. Visit community-based organisations to provide legal support and advice to survivors under the guidance of the Senior Legal Associate and Director.

5. Initiate and draft reports, written representations, and other communication with relevant stakeholders, under the guidance of the Senior Legal Associate and Director.

6. Work in close coordination with the social workers and counsellors in the team to ensure holistic support to survivors.

7. Liaison with multiple stakeholders including Public Prosecutors, District Legal Services Authority, Police, Child Welfare Committees, District Child Protection Units and other non-government and community based organisations.

8. Other duties as assigned by the organisation, consistent with the above duties.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduate and / or postgraduate degree in Law

2. Freshers can apply. Preferable - 1 to 2 years’ work experience in litigation.

3. Familiarity with laws relating to children and women.

4. Excellent drafting and research skills.

5. Excellent communication skills (written & oral).

6. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with cases and survivors.

7. Ability to work with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in a mutually respectful manner.

8. Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

9. Ability to work well in a team.

10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and law/research portals is mandatory.

11. Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations and / or complaints in a professional, non-judgmental and empathetic manner.

This is a full-time position based in Mumbai.

We work 05 days in a week (Monday to Friday) but depending on cases and emergencies, holiday and weekend work may be required. This will be duly compensated at a later date.

RATI is a new and evolving workspace. We seek colleagues who are flexible and committed to the cause. We are trying to build an inclusive culture to make our office a space where individuals feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. Individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ individuals and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for all our positions.

As we work with vulnerable women and children, certain policies are designed and implemented to ensure the rights and well-being of the women & children we work with are upheld. All employees, without exception, are expected to adhere to these policies.

To Apply:

Candidates must submit the following documents to jobs@ratifoundation.org

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. A brief statement (not exceeding 500 words) with reasons for applying for the position.

3. Names and contact details of two references.

About Company

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