Job Description

Position: Junior Legal Associate

Base Location: Mumbai

Education: Graduate and / or Postgraduate degree in Law

Languae requirement: English & Hindi, Fluency in Marathi (written & spoken) will be an advantage.

About the Organisation

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 organizations 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 organizations.

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

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

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.

Terms of Engagement

1. This is a full-time position based in Mumbai with a salary range of ?30,000

to ?35,000 per month depending on experience and expertise.

2. Standard workweek (Monday to Friday), with occasional weekend or holiday

work compensated accordingly.

3. The ability to embrace our evolving and inclusive workplace culture, where

every individuals voice is valued and respected.

4. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including women,

LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities, to apply.

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.

Deadline for Applications:

 

About Company

All Jobs posted by: Rati Foundation (Formerly Aarambh India Initiative)