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About:
IFF is a young, impact focused Indian non-profit organisation born out of the SaveTheIntenet.in movement for net neutrality. Their work aims to ensure that human freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution of India are protected in the digital age. We seek to defend and expand digital rights of Indian internet users through institutional engagement, court interventions and public advocacy. As part of this mandate, IFF has initiated and supported litigation before constitutional courts on issues like internet shutdowns, website blocking, data protection, surveillance reform, intermediary liability etc.
Role:
Litigation Counsel
Location:
Delhi
Qualification:
- The applicant must have a 5 year or 3 year degree in law.
- The applicant must be an enrolled advocate and authorised to appear in court.
Experience:
- The applicant must have 4+ years of work experience. Candidates with prior litigation experience and an interest in public law, emerging and digital technologies experience will be given a preference
Responsibilities:
- Draft and review pleadings to be filed in court on behalf of IFF or other clients.
- Coordinate with clients and external counsels to ensure timely filing and listing of cases.
- Brief arguing counsels for court hearings, and prepare briefing notes, written submissions and case compilations in support.
- Attend and provide assistance during court hearings. Travel outside New Delhi may be necessary for out of station court hearings.
- Identify opportunities for court-centred advocacy by engaging with stakeholders and monitoring pending cases, media reports and RTI responses.
- Build and maintain relationships with IFF’s network of clients and external counsels.
- Collaborate with IFF’s Parliamentary and Policy Counsel and Transparency and RTI Counsel to ensure adequate preparatory work is done prior to litigation.
- Support IFF’s Of Counsels and serve as the point of contact for IFF’s Executive Director for all litigation-related work.
- Stay updated with the legal news and current affairs to identify ongoing court matters where IFF may engage.
- Draft and file RTIs and RTI appeals before first appellate authorities and the Central/State Information Commission
How to apply:
Interested candidates can Apply now (Click here)
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