Program Officer at iProbono India, Bengaluru

Job applications are invited for Program Officer at iProbono India, Bengaluru for the year 2024. The last date of application is June 17.

About iProbono

iProbono’s mission is to enable people to access their rights in pursuit of a just society. We believe in holistic counsel, representing clients and providing wraparound legal support, capacity building, storytelling, research, and policy advocacy to support social change.

By promoting active citizenship and engaging a holistic model we:

• Advance justice for all by representing people in need
• Strengthen the impact of civil society
• Advocate for policies that promote social equity and end discrimination

iProbono India works on cases involving child abuse, trafficking, women’s rights, disability rights, workers’ rights, housing rights, and engages in advocacy efforts on these subject areas. We also provide support in the form of direct legal assistance to NGOs across the country working on a range of issues.

Position Details

• Organisation name: iProbono India
• Position: Program Officer
• Term: Full-time
• Location: Bengaluru
• Remuneration: Competitive
• Deadline: Monday, 17 June 2024

Eligibility

• A bachelor’s degree in law
• 1-2 years work experience with an NGO or litigation chamber is preferable 3. Effective legal research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Kannada is preferable
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Public Prosecutor in Court, coordinating with iProbono panel lawyers and keeping notes of follow-up action required for our casework.
• Documentation (updating the iProbono in-house database, updating and creating case notes, updating litigation management notes and dates of hearings).
• Legal research, drafting and writing.
• Reaching out to NGOs to initiate new partnerships.
• Developing and working on advocacy projects and strategic litigation, based on an assessment of needs on the ground.
• Organising and executing workshops and training for our partner organisations and their beneficiaries.

Role

We are looking for a Program Officer in Bengaluru, who will be responsible for managing litigation support and enhancing outreach to our partner lawyers and organisations. The team members will also work closely with our Delhi Programs Team on our advocacy and capacity-enhancement projects.

This position would suit dynamic individuals who not only possess legal skills but also a passion for social justice. We are looking for an individual who wants to build their career with us and be part of iProbono India for the long term.

The candidate must possess a sound knowledge of the Indian legal system and must have good communication skills. They should be highly organised, results-driven team players. They need to be able to work independently where required while providing essential support to the program team.

How to Apply?

To apply, please email [email protected] with your CV and a short cover letter on why you are suitable for the role.

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