Website PETA India
Position Objectives:
- To assist with formulating legal strategies and coordinating PETA India litigation at various forums, including in cooperation with external counsel
- To ensure that PETA India staff members are operating with sound knowledge of the law and using the strongest legal arguments to advance and meet our objectives
- To prepare casework against individuals or organisations responsible for cruelty to animals
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Reports to:
Senior Legal Counsel
Location:
Delhi
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Draft in-house legal documents and pleadings
- Conduct legal research for ongoing and proposed litigation
- Manage in-house litigations and coordinate with external counsel, as assigned
- Ensure regular, timely reporting on the progress of litigation to the supervisor
- Assist with and, when required, lead PETA India’s litigation to advance animal protection under the law, including by coordinating with external counsel and appearing in court
- Under supervision, identify and manage relations with external legal counsel on various matters
- Prepare and send legal notices to individuals and organisations breaking animal-protection laws
- Assist in exercising due diligence, including by maintaining clear records of correspondence and court-related documents
- Ensure that the organisation’s work conforms with legal requirements
- Meet with external counsel and others, as required by individual cases and as requested
- Write letters to and meet with law-enforcement officials in order to persuade them to act in cases of cruelty to animals
- Draft and coordinate official letters, Right to Information Act requests, reports, and other documents as needed
- Ensure PETA India staff members are operating with sound knowledge of the law and using the strongest legal arguments to advance and meet our objectives
- Conduct media interviews, including on camera, and carry out other public speaking engagements about specific cases as well as PETA India’s policy advocacy work and campaigns
- Provide campaigners, researchers, investigators, and caseworkers with legal support
- Research, interpret, and apply pertinent central government and state statutes, regulations, and case law
- Report on weekly developments in all significant matters as well as future courses of action and related deadlines
- Monitor issues and cases for potential legal action
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India
- Two to three years of litigation experience preferred
- Trial court experience and sound knowledge of criminal law a plus
- Good standing to practise law
- Preferred experience in animal rights law or a related field
- Awareness of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Proven excellent legal research and writing skills
- Proven excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints
- Willingness to travel for PETA litigation
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Knowledge of at least one Indian language
- Knowledge of regional languages (apart from Hindi) a plus
- Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
- Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for our positions on issues in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
How to Apply:
To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please send your cover letter and CV below.
To apply for this job email your details to ravi.aripanafoundation@gmail.com
