Access to Justice and Continuous Legal Education Project Positions

- Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai invites applications for 8 contractual/temporary positions under the Access to Justice and Continuous Legal Education Project.
- The project focuses on legal aid for under-trial prisoners in Aurangabad and Taloja Jails and continuous legal education for new lawyers to enhance litigation skills.
- Positions include Programme Coordinators, Legal Fellows, Social Workers, Documentation Officers, and Office Support Staff with specialized roles in legal aid, advocacy, and documentation.

• Post Name: Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme, Criteria: ['- Essential: Master’s degree in Law; preference for specialization in Criminal Law.', "- Experience: 3 to 5 years of practice/research/advocacy in prison reforms, human rights, or marginalized communities' rights.", '- Desirable: Leadership in access-to-justice initiatives, coordination with courts/prisons/NGOs, strong communication and documentation skills, knowledge of prison systems, research/writing abilities, and ethical standards.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 40
• Post Name: Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme, Criteria: ['- Essential: Master’s degree in Law; preference for a degree in Management along with Law.', '- Experience: 2 or 3 years of research experience.', '- Desirable: Strong research/analytical skills, program organization, communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and understanding of social justice/human rights.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 40
• Post Name: Senior Legal Fellow, Criteria: ['- Essential: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law; minimum 5 years of litigation experience (preferably in criminal law).', '- Desirable: Legal drafting, case analysis, advocacy support, and professional communication; willingness to work in custodial settings.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 40
• Post Name: Junior Legal Fellow, Criteria: ['- Essential: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law; 2 to 5 years of litigation experience (preferably in criminal law).', '- Desirable: Legal drafting, research, case analysis, communication, engagement with vulnerable communities, and willingness to work in custodial settings.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 35
• Post Name: Social Worker, Criteria: ['- Essential: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree; prior field experience in criminal justice, rehabilitation, or community work.', '- Desirable: Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 35
• Post Name: Documentation Officer, Criteria: ['- Essential: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law, Social Work, Journalism, Public Policy, Humanities, or related discipline; minimum 2 years of experience in documentation, research, report writing, or project coordination.', '- Desirable: Drafting, editing, MIS preparation, data management, coordination with legal professionals, experience in development/legal aid initiatives, and willingness to visit custodial institutions.'], Age Min: 25, Age Max: 35
• Post Name: Office Support Staff, Criteria: ['- Essential: Passed Higher Secondary Examination (12th Standard) or equivalent; basic operational knowledge of office equipment.', '- Desirable: Willingness to support administrative tasks related to field activities and custodial visits.'], Age Min: 21, Age Max: 35

- Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and submitted documents.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview for final selection.

All

- Printed application form (filled online and printed).
- Self-attested copies of:
Educational qualifications (degree/diploma certificates, mark sheets, and relevant certificates).
Teaching/administrative experience certificates (if applicable).
Birth/SSC certificate or proof of date of birth.
Government Gazette or certificate for name changes (if applicable).
Bar Council Certificate and registration/experience certificate for Senior/Junior Legal Fellows.
Experience certificate for Social Workers.
* Documentation/Research/Report Writing/Project Coordination experience certificate for Documentation Officers.
- Declaration of small family (Form A).
- Passport-sized photograph affixed to the application.

No application fee for any post.