JOB OPPORTUNITY AT WILDLIFE SOS FOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE(APPLY NOW)
Posted by: Sonali Choudhury
About the Organization: Wildlife SOS was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve India’s natural heritage, forest, and wildlife wealth.
About the Job: Wildlife SOS invites applications for the position of legal associate (MALE CANDIDATES)
Eligibility: B.A. LL.B / B.B.A. LL.B / Law graduate from a university recognized by The Bar Council of India.
• Experience of at least 6 months-1 years of litigation in Criminal Law
• Fluent in English, Hindi (speech & script)
• Fluent in conducting court arguments in Hindi
• Experience as a volunteer for wildlife conservation/animal welfare is desirable
• Must have a fair knowledge of the animal welfare movement in India
• Knowledge of Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
• Passion to help animals is an absolute must.
Time period:6 months-1year
Job Location: Delhi
Responsibilities:
• Research pertaining to litigations engaged in by Wildlife SOS
• Coordinating and liaising with other lawyers practicing animal law in India
• Briefing senior advocates and the Wildlife SOS senior management about various wildlife matters, the status of court cases, and court dates.
• Identifying scope of litigation against poaching, wildlife trafficking, and animal welfare in India
• Conducting background research, filing right to information applications to develop litigious strategies for issues related to wildlife.
• Drafting agreements, contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents for Wildlife SOS
• Liaising with Forest Department officials & enforcement agencies regarding wildlife matters and providing assistance where necessary.
• Providing campaigners, researchers, investigators, and caseworkers of Wildlife SOS with legal support.
• Researching, interpret and apply pertinent central government and state government statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Reporting on weekly developments in all significant matters as well as future courses of action and related deadlines.
• Handling all legal matters on behalf of Wildlife SOS
• Conduct Wildlife Law Enforcement Workshops for Forest and Police Officers all across India
• Ensuring that the organization’s work conforms with legal requirements
• Assisting in exercising due diligence, by maintaining clear records of correspondence and court-related documents.
• Travelling for meetings, events, and other activities, as needed
• Performing any other duties related to the field of animal law and welfare & as assigned by the Organization.
How to Apply:
Mention the subject as“Application for the position of (position) via VAIDHA Recruitment Cell”.
Interested candidate Please send CV/resume to careers@wildlifesos.org and cc to legalaid@wildlifesos.org if interested in this position. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s ability and experience.
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