Qureos Mentor

KSHAMATA

RESPONSIBILITIES: The position requires that the Consultant be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:▪ Work with the Casework Director to implement legal interventions for Kshamata, JVI and its partners by providing support in the following areas:o Case generationo Rescue interventionso Follow up of cases in Courto Legal Consultationo Conducting legal trainingso Regular weekly visits to the Nyay Kendras (legal aid cells set up in slum communities and red light areas) for the purpose of consultations and trainings.o Rehabilitation of the survivoro Systemic change; ando Relationship building with Government bodies and Partner Organizations.▪ Ensure perpetrator accountability in POCSO, Anti-Human Trafficking or other Human Rights violations cases in Mumbai/Maharashtra courts by working closely with Public Prosecutors and other stakeholders in the justice system.▪ Develop and maintain a strong practical and theoretical legal knowledge in JVI&rsquo;s casework focus areas through ongoing training, research and experience.▪ Facilitate the ongoing implementation of casework projects in Mumbai/Maharashtra including managing intake of new cases, reviewing cases, analyzing the progress of cases, regular updating/progress of the said cases on the Kshamata and JVI reporting platform.▪ Preparing weekly and monthly reports.▪ Giving verbal and written advice/ consultations to Kshamata, JVI and its partners in Mumbai/Maharashtra and their advocates on legal issues.▪ Liaising with Kshamata and JVI, Maharashtra team, partners and Government stakeholders to ensure legal casework and overall programmatic goals are met.▪ Develop, conduct and participate in training for Government, NGO stakeholders and community members in slums/ chawls. These shall include both virtual and actual.▪ Travelling significantly in Mumbai/Maharashtra and other states to meet with project partners, advocates and other casework stakeholders in relation to legal work.▪ Where required, travelling to other states to meet with project partners, advocates and other field staff in relation to cases.▪ Represent Kshamata and JVI at select meetings and events.▪ Carry out additional assignments as mutually agreed upon by the Consultant, Kshamata and JVI.ELIGIBILITY: The position requires that the Consultant possess the following &ndash;▪ A Bachelor&rsquo;s or a Master&rsquo;s degree in Law▪ Fresher▪ Legal knowledge of the POCSO Act, ITPA, JJ Act, DV Act, Bonded Labour Act and other criminal laws and procedures. Any work experience on the above would be an advantage.▪ Fluency in English and Marathi (Speaking, Reading, and Writing).LOCATION: The Consultant will be based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Travel throughout Mumbai/Maharashtra will be required in order to carry out the Consultancy.Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

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Legal Consultant