Legal Associate, Cruelty Response

Position Objective :

To advance the legal efforts of PETA India's Cruelty Response Team (CRT) including to pursue criminal action in response to crimes against animals through various means.

Term of Employment :

Full-time Retainership Contract

Work Schedule :

Weekdays with evening and weekend work where required

Reports To :

Legal Advisor and Director of Cruelty Response

Location : Mumbai or Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties :

• Monitor the progress of trials in relation to First Information Reports (FIRs) or Preliminary Offense Reports (PORs) handled by CRT
• File, monitor and pursue or defend cases / petitions / applications for rescue and rehabilitation of animals through courts, including through engagement of external legal counsel
• Conduct legal research for ongoing and proposed litigation pertaining to FIRs and PORs
• Advise on legal provisions and applicable charges to be invoked in cases involving crimes against animals
• Recruit, assess and collaborate with external local counsels and liaise with public prosecutors to ensure effective progress in cases involving crimes against animals
• Travel to various locations as required and often on short notice to manage court-related responsibilities
• Maintain comprehensive and organised records of legal documents, including petitions, court orders, and bonds
• Professionally represent PETA India in court, to external counsels, police, government officials, the public, media and all other stakeholders
• Meet with law-enforcement and government officials in order to persuade them to act to the greatest extent of the law in cases of cruelty to animals
• Draft and coordinate or review official letters, Right to Information Act requests, reports, news releases and other documents as needed to ensure sound legal arguments
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications :

How to Apply :

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Skills Required

Criminal Law, Litigation, Research