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, and the Nyay Network partners by providing support in the following areas: o Case generation o Rescue interventions o Follow up of cases in Court o Legal Consultation o Conducting legal trainings o 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 survivor o Systemic change; and o 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 solid practical and theoretical legal knowledge in Nyay Network’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 network reporting platform. ▪ Preparing weekly and monthly reports. ▪ Giving verbal and written advice/consultations to Kshamata,



Nyay Network and its partners in Mumbai/Maharashtra and their advocates on legal issues. ▪ Liaising with Kshamata and Nyay Network 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 Nyay Network at select meetings and events. ▪ Carry out additional assignments as mutually agreed upon by the Consultant, Kshamata and Nyay Network. Eligibility: The position requires that the Consultant possess the following – ▪ A Bachelors or Masters degree in Law ▪ Legal knowledge of the POCSO Act, ITPA, JJ Act, DV Act, Bonded Labour Act and other criminal laws and procedures. ▪ 2-3 years of work experience on the above would be highly preferable. ▪ Fluency in English and Marathi (Speaking, Reading, and Writing)

Location:
The Consultant will be based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, while travel throughout Mumbai and Maharashtra will be required Pay: ₹40,000.00
- ₹50,000.00 per month Work

Location:
In person

📌 LEGAL CONSULTANT (Mumbai)
🏢 Kshamata
📍 Mumbai