Details of the Organization

The Lokpal is an independent ombudsman institution in India that investigates allegations of corruption against public functionaries, including the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and various officials of the central government.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Lokpal of India invites applications for the engagement of 6 Law Clerks on short term contract basis.

Term and Nature of Engagement:

• The Law Clerks will be engaged on a purely short-term contractual assignment for one (1) year from their date of engagement as Law Clerk.
• The term of engagement of the Law Clerk may be extended for the succeeding year upto two successive years, subject to the satisfaction and approval of the Chairperson.
• The contractual assignment shall not confer upon the Law Clerk any right/claim for regular appointment or continuance beyond the period of engagement in Lokpal of India.
• A Law Clerk intending to leave assignment at an early stage shall be required to give prior notice in writing to Administration, at least one month in advance.
• The engagement of a Law Clerk may be terminated by the Administration by giving two weeks’ notice.

Role and Responsibilities

• Preparing brief summary of complaint cases; 
• Preparing a synopsis of hearing matters;  
• Carrying out research work for assisting the Chairperson/Members in preparation of draft judgments; 
• To assist the office in drafting policy documents, Regulations, and Handbook ; 
• To assist in drafting/making of periodicals and annual report; 
• To assist the Chairperson/Members in preparing speeches and academic papers and prepare power point presentations;  
• To perform any other office work as directed by the Chairperson/ Members.

Eligibility

• A candidate must not be below the age of 20 years and above 32 years as on the final date for submission of application. 
• The candidate must be a Law Graduate having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (including an Integrated Degree Course in Law) from any School/ College/ University/ Institute established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate. 
• Candidates studying in the fifth year of the Five-Year Integrated Law Course or the third year of the Three-Year Law Course after graduation in any stream will also be eligible to apply, subject to furnishing proof of acquiring Law qualification before taking up the assignment as Law Clerk. 
• The candidate must have research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and knowledge of computers, including retrieval of desired information from various search engines/processes such as eSCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc. 

Salary/Stipend

A Law Clerk will be paid a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- per month for the assignment term and there will be no other allowances/perquisites. If a Law Clerk is given an extension after twelve months of the initial assignment, then a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 90,000/-per month will be paid for the extended assignment term and there will be no other allowances/perquisites.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area Phase-II, New Delhi-110070

Application and Registration Details

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