Qureos Mentor

Centre for Civil Society

<div><div>Job Information</div>
<div><div><div><div>Work Experience</div>
<div>0-2 years</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Closing Date</div>
<div>30/11/2025
</div></div></div><div><div><div>City</div>
<div>New Delhi</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Job Type</div>
<div>Full Time</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Role Summary</b></h4>
<p>The Junior Legal Associate will be part of the Jeevika Project Unit under the Policy, Impact &amp; Outreach Department at the Centre for Civil Society (CCS). The role supports Jeevika, CCS&rsquo;s flagship initiative advancing legal empowerment and livelihood freedom for India&rsquo;s street vendors.<br>
The Associate will contribute to legal research, field-linked documentation, and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.</p>
<p>This is a research-intensive position ideal for individuals passionate about using law and policy to expand economic freedom and strengthen urban livelihoods.</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h4>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>A. Legal Research &amp; Analysis</b></h5>
<ul><li>Conduct statutory interpretation, case law analysis, and comparative review of livelihood-related regulations.</li>
<li>Draft RTIs, legal notices, writs alongside vendor complaints.</li>
<li>Maintain a repository of judgments, circulars, and policy updates relevant to the Street Vendors Act.</li>
</ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>B. Field-Based Legal Support</b></h5>
<ul><li>Conduct field visits to courts and markets across Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow to support Jeevika&rsquo;s legal aid and grievance redressal activities.</li>
<li>Record and categorize grievances using the <i>Jeevika App</i> and digital tools.</li>
<li>Assist in organizing legal awareness camps, documentation drives, and vendor outreach sessions.</li>
<li>Coordinate with partner lawyers, paralegals, and municipal officials to follow up on cases.</li>
</ul></div><div><div>Reporting to</div>
</div><div></div><div><div><div>Qualifications &amp; Experience
</div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed university</li>
<li>Published or unpublished research work at the bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s level (academic papers, reports, or blogs).</li>
<li>Prior internship or experience in legal aid, research, or livelihood-related law (preferred).</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Junior Legal Associate – Jeevika

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Junior Legal Associate – Jeevika