Job Post~Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant Recruitment at Office of Adv General, Karnataka: Apply by June 10

About the Office of the Advocate General

The Office advises the State Government regarding all its legal affairs and defends legislation and public policy before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Karnataka and various other Tribunals and judicial fora.

About the Opportunity

The Office of the Advocate General, Karnataka in Bangalore is inviting applications to recruit for the job role of Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant, to fill up 5 vacancies for the same.

Vacancies

5 Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants

Responsibilities

The selected Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant will get a unique opportunity to work at the Office of the Advocate General on a wide variety of cases, with a particular focus on research for matters impacting public policy.
They will be mentored by senior litigators and experience lawyering from a public institutional perspective.
They will directly assist the Learned Advocate General/Addl. Advocates Generals/State Public Prosecutors/Government Advocates/High Court Government Pleaders or Public Prosecutors, as required.
The role will also include regular interactions with government officials and other public servants.

Duration

1 year with effect from date of joining

Eligibility

Students must have graduated/be due to graduate from Law Universities/Colleges recognized by the Bar Council of India
0-2 years of experience
Demonstrable interest in litigation and public policy
A strong academic record from a leading educational institution
Well-developed research, drafting and writing skills

Honorarium

Rs. 25,000/- per month

Application procedure

Send an email with the subject as “Application for Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant” to: agkar.careers[at]gmail[dot]com
This email should include the following:
- A cover letter of not more than 500 words describing your interest in this
  position
- A resume
- A recent sample of academic writing of not more than 2000 words.
- Consolidated transcript (if not available, please include the transcripts of all semesters till date)
- Provisional/Final Degree, if available (a copy of which will need to be submitted prior to joining, if not presently available)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview.

Note: Any false/incomplete information provided by an applicant will lead to immediate rejection from the recruitment process and/or termination from employment.