PETA India is seeking to hire a law graduate with experience in litigation for the job role of Legal Counsel, in Delhi. The objectives of this engagement are as follows:
- To assist with strategising and coordinating PETA India litigation at various forums, including in cooperation with outside counsel
- To ensure that PETA India staff members are operating with sound knowledge of the law and using the strongest legal arguments to advance and meet our objectives
- To prepare casework against individuals or organisations responsible for cruelty to animals
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Draft in-house legal documents and pleadings
- Conduct legal research for ongoing and proposed litigation
- Manage in-house litigations and coordinate with outside counsel, as assigned
- Ensure regular, timely reporting on the progress of litigation to the supervisor
- Assist with and, when required, lead PETA India’s litigation to advance animal protection under the law, including by coordinating with outside counsel and appearing in court
- Under supervision, identify and manage relations with outside legal counsel on various matters
- Prepare and send legal notices to individuals and organisations breaking animal-protection laws
- Assist in exercising due diligence, including by maintaining clear records of correspondence and court-related documents
- Ensure that the organisation’s work conforms with legal requirements
- Meet with outside counsel and others, as required by individual cases and as requested
- Write letters to and meet with law-enforcement officials in order to persuade them to act in cases of cruelty to animals
- Draft and coordinate official letters, Right to Information Act requests, reports, and other documents as needed
- Ensure PETA India staff members are operating with sound knowledge of the law and using the strongest legal arguments to advance and meet our objectives
- Conduct media interviews, including on camera, and carry out other public-speaking engagements about specific cases as well as PETA India’s policy advocacy work and campaigns
- Provide campaigners, researchers, investigators, and caseworkers with legal support
- Research, interpret, and apply pertinent central government and state statutes, regulations, and case law
- Report on weekly developments in all significant matters as well as future courses of action and related deadlines
- Monitor issues and cases for potential legal action
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Eligibility
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a university recognised by The Bar Council of India
- Experience: 2-3 years of litigation experience preferred
- Preferred experience in animal rights law or a related field
- Good standing to practise law
- Ability to travel for PETA litigation
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Proven excellent legal research and writing skills
- Proven excellent strategic-thinking and analytical skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints
- Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
- Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA’s positions on issues in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
- Fluent in Hindi
- Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
How to Apply?
To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please send your cover letter and CV to email
Location
Delhi