Organization Overview
iProbono India is a leading non-profit organization whose mission is to enable people to access their rights and promote a just society. The organization provides holistic legal support to vulnerable populations and civil society organizations. Their work spans key areas such as child rights, disability justice, criminal justice, housing rights, and trafficking, combining litigation, research, and policy advocacy.
Position Overview
iProbono is hiring a Junior Program Officer (JPO) for its Delhi office. This is a full-time role primarily focused on litigation and casework support. The JPO works closely with the Programs Team, panel lawyers, and NGO partners to advance social impact litigation and advocacy projects. This position is ideal for early-career legal professionals passionate about social justice and public interest law.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Litigation Support: Assisting in briefing panel lawyers, drafting briefing notes, and attending court hearings to monitor case progress.
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Legal Research: Conducting primary and secondary research on various human rights issues to support strategic litigation and policy submissions.
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Documentation: Maintaining the in-house case database, creating case summaries, and managing litigation calendars.
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Advocacy & Outreach: Identifying new NGO partners, supporting advocacy campaigns, and drafting policy briefs, articles, or social media posts.
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Event Coordination: Assisting the team in organizing workshops, consultations, and training programs for beneficiaries and partner organizations.
Eligibility
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.).
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Experience: Typically 1 to 3 years of experience in litigation or court-related work, ideally gained through NGOs or litigation chambers.
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Skills: Sound knowledge of the Indian legal system (especially child rights and criminal justice). Proficiency in legal research and database management.
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Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.
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Attributes: Highly organized, proactive, and committed to a long-term career in the social justice sector.
Job Details
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Opportunity: Junior Program Officer (JPO)
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Mode: Full-Time / On-Site
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Location: New Delhi (Nizamuddin East)
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Remuneration: Competitive (based on NGO standards and experience).
Application Process
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Mode: Email Application.
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Apply To: recruitment@i-probono.com
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Requirement: Interested candidates should email their updated CV along with a short cover letter explaining their suitability for the role.
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Note: Check the official Lawctopus post or iProbono website for specific deadlines related to the current hiring cycle.
