Job applications are invited for Litigation Associate at CPA Project, Bhopal for the year 2024.
Overview
The CPA Project is a litigation and research-driven advocacy intervention based in Bhopal, committed to ending the disproportionate targeting of oppressed caste communities, particularly the Denotified Tribes (DNTs), by the criminal justice system. Our vision encapsulates anti-caste and anti-carceral framings of the casteist colonial roots of policing that value incarceration over care.
Our litigation aims to challenge everyday policing practises criminalising Denotified tribes and other oppressed caste communities and includes pre-trial, trial and strategic litigation in various judicial and administrative forums primarily in Madhya Pradesh.
The Litigation Associate will play a leading role in building CPA’s trial and HC litigation practice. Along with meaningfully contributing to the organisation’s strategic litigation endeavours.
Eligibility
- Law graduate
- Must be enrolled with the Bar Council of India
- Preferred work experience of 1-2 years ideally in criminal trial litigation, legal advocacy, or related fields.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Madhya Pradesh, especially with the legal landscape, social justice issues, and community dynamics would be advantageous.
- Strong verbal and written Hindi, English communication skills
Responsibilities
Litigation
Work alongside the Litigation Coordinator and team to handle criminal defence litigation work across various forums in Madhya Pradesh
- Represent CPA and appear in various judicial forums in Bhopal and other parts of MP
- Undertake legal research, drafting and writing work for various cases
- Provide pre-trial support to accused persons in police stations
- Undertaking regular meetings with members of criminalised communities living in bastis across Bhopal, addressing their legal needs and concerns.
- Conduct legal research to support litigation efforts, staying informed about relevant laws, regulations, and precedents applicable to ongoing cases.
- Maintain direct and effective communication with clients, providing them with regular updates, guidance, and support throughout the legal process.
- Effectively manage and organise case files, documentation, and correspondence related to litigation matters, ensuring timely progress and adherence to deadlines.
- Work alongside the advocacy and research team to contribute to CPA’s strategic litigation endeavours.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance legal knowledge, skills, and competencies. Share expertise with colleagues to build organisational capacity.
Organisational
- Contribute to the anti-caste culture at CPA in enabling methodologies and ethical praxis in the work environment.
- Engage with advocacy and networking related activities as well as with organisational activities from time to time.
- Contribute to making CPA a learning organisation
- Undertake mutual sharing and participation in team meetings and contribute to team building.
Support engagement with donors by providing regular updates and reports on the progress of our work, fostering a collaborative and transparent relationship.
How to Apply?
Send a copy of the following to applications.cpaproject@gmail.com
- CV
- A brief write-up (not exceeding 800 words) outlining your understanding of the role, reasons for interest in the position, and relevant experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for next steps online or in person.
The selection process may have multiple rounds including but not limited to an interview, written process etc. Early career professionals are encouraged to apply.
Salary
The candidate will be paid an amount within the range of INR Rs 45000- 50,000 total (including 10% TDS).
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