Details of the Organization

Jan Sahas, established in the year 2000, is a not for profit grassroots organisation committed to promote the
development and protect the rights of socially excluded communities with a special focus on girls and women through the eradication of all forms of bondage including manual scavenging and caste-based prostitution; empowerment of adolescent girls and women to end violence and gender justice, skill development for dignified livelihoods and social entrepreneurship; legal aid for access to justice and reform in the criminal justice system; support in education; food and nutrition, security; land and agriculture development; develop barefoot lawyers to build victim or survivors as leader and empowerment of communities through capacity and organisation building.

Details of the Job/Internship

Jan Sahas is hiring a legal associate to join them in Dewas office. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and evaluation of panel lawyers and LIF fellows for the response activities in legal cases in coordination with the program team for better performance and implementation of the program.
• Conduct sociolegal research and assist in developing relevant legal content, modules, and knowledge materials as per the requirement.
• Providing training on laws related to gender-based violence and other relevant laws as per the need and the requirement.
• Regular submission of reports for internal and external purposes.
• Participate in organizational development programs, workshops, training sessions, and other activities at various locations.
• Any work in furtherance of the objective of the Prevention of Violence, Lawyers’ Initiative Forum, and JanSahas work.

Eligibility

• A 3 or 5-year LL.B. degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Prior relevant experience of 2 years will be prioritized. However, exceptional candidates may also be considered for the position.
• Candidates having experience in research and training or having experience handling cases of district/high court will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi
• Knowledge of the subject of gender, violence associated with gender, and its related aspects is preferred.
• Ability to quickly adapt to the diversity, culture, and ethos of the organization.
• Capacity to produce reports and prepare graphic presentations
• ● A self-starter who will thrive in a growing organization by taking ownership and initiative
• ● Good interpersonal and articulation skills.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Madhya Pradesh

City

dewas

Address

Dewas, Madhya Pradesh

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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