CALL FOR JUNIOR ASSOCIATE & LEGAL RESEARCHER

AT LAW OFFICE OF MS. SHOMONA KHANNA, ADVOCATE,

NEW DELHI

The Law Office of Shomona Khanna, Advocate, is looking for a full-time Junior Associate & Legal
Researcher to assist in ongoing litigation, legal trainings, conduct legal research, and provide case
support on the rights of Adivasis, forests rights laws, land rights and environmental laws in India.

The responsibilities of the Junior Associate and Legal Researcher will include the following:
1) Drafting of opinions, petitions and pleadings for ongoing litigation in Supreme Court of India,
Delhi High Court, and other Courts and Tribunals in Delhi;
2) Providing assistance in conducting legal trainings, workshops and meetings with lawyers and
social workers;
3) Legal research and documentation for legal trainings, workshops and meetings;
4) Assistance in issue-based legal research;
5) Monitoring of legal developments relating to forest rights and Adivasi rights.

Duration: 1 year (full-time) including a probation period of 4 months.

Location: Delhi
Remuneration: will be commensurate with experience of the candidate.

Criteria
• LLB graduates, with one year work experience in the field of human rights law, constitutional
law and environmental law.
• Must be registered with a State Bar Council.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Interested in Indigenous Peoples’ rights, human rights, forest rights,
• environmental laws, forest and biodiversity conservation laws.
• Capable of working independently and within time-bound deadlines.
• Should be proficient in English and Hindi. Additional knowledge of regional language will be
an asset.
• Should be willing to travel to various states.
• Being an equal opportunity law office, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to
apply.

Application Process:
Please submit the following to Shomona Khanna (shomona@proton.me) by 15th January, 2024:
• Brief Resume.
• One writing sample (publication or document submitted for assessment, on a legal issue, between
1500-3000 words).
• Two references to support the job application, which can be one academic reference and one
professional reference, or two academic references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a final in-person interview. Final offer will be made
thereafter.

Date:29.12.2023
Place: New Delhi