Legal Consultant

Job Summary

Nyaaya is an open-access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable, and accessible legal information in multiple formats, helping solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.

Role Overview

Nyaaya is looking for a motivated lawyer committed to advancing access to justice for women and children. The Consultant will provide legal representation in cases referred through Nyaaya's community-based legal empowerment programme, undertake independent litigation, in collaboration with grassroots organisations and community members across Bengaluru.

This role is ideal for a lawyer with litigation experience who is passionate about working closely with communities and using the law as a tool for social justice.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil and criminal matters relating to women and children, including legal research, drafting, filing, court appearances, and follow-up.
• Take up cases referred through Nyaaya's community legal empowerment programme and independently identify cases with the potential for strategic litigation.
• Review, document, and manage cases referred by Samvidhaan Fellows, ensuring timely legal intervention and appropriate case strategy.
• Provide legal counselling to clients and develop litigation strategies in consultation with the programme team.
• Mentor and guide Samvidhaan Fellows on legal processes, case documentation, client engagement, and referrals.
• Coordinate with beneficiaries, partner organisations, government authorities, and relevant stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Maintain accurate case records, litigation trackers, and periodic updates to support programme monitoring and learning.

Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
• Enrolled with a State Bar Council and eligible to practise.
• 3-4 years of litigation, legal aid, or rights-based legal practice.

Skills and Experience

• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Familiarity with trial court procedures, drafting, and client counselling.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging directly with communities.
• Fluency in Kannada and English is essential. Knowledge of Hindi will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to access to justice, gender justice, child rights, or related social justice issues will be preferred.

Location and Job Type

• Part-time position based out of Bangalore.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through our online portal by filling in the required details in the application form and uploading the following documents:

• Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (not exceeding two A4 pages)
• A one-page statement of interest explaining why they are a good fit for this role

Please ensure that the file is titled FirstName LastName_Application for Position Name and is uploaded as a single PDF file under the field of Additional Documents.

Only applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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