Legal Job | Clerk-cum-Research Assistant at Office of the Advocate General for Karnataka [1 Year; Salary of Rs 25k]: Apply by July 15

About the Office

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 Job

This is to inform you that the Office of the Advocate General. Karnataka is recruiting a “Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant” for the period of 2024-2025. The attached ‘call for applications’ details the procedure and provides other relevant information for the eligible Applicants. It is requested that information regarding this opportunity be shared widely with students of the year 2023 and 2024 batches of your esteemed institution.

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/Additional Advocates General/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. Law Clerks will be not undertaken appearance in Courts on behalf of the Government or other private individuals/entities whose interests are against the Government of Karnataka/ Government of India and its undertakings

Eligibility

• Law Graduates of the year 2023 and 2024 batches (0 to 2 years of experience)
• Have graduated in the year 2023 or be due to graduate as part of the 2024 batch from universities/colleges recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Show a demonstrable interest in litigation and public policy.
• Have a strong academic record from a leading educational institution.
• Possess well-developed research, communication, drafting and writing skills.
• Preference shall be given to applicants fluent in reading and writing Kannada.
• Students having studied in Kannada medium until SSLC are encouraged to apply.

Duration

1 year with effect from the date of joining or termination of the service from this office, whichever is earlier

Salary

The honorarium payable shall be a sum of Rs. 25,000/- per month subject to statutory deductions.

Location

Advocate General’s Office, High Court of Karnataka Building, Bengaluru. Karnataka, India (physical presence required).

Application deadline

July 15, 2024 at 11.59 PM IST

Expected Date of Joining

September 1, 2024

Application Procedure

Send an email with the subject as “Application for Law Clerk-cum Research Assistant” to the email address: [email protected] NOTE: No physical applications will be entertained.

The above email must include, and comply with, the following: ” A cover letter of not more than 500 words describing your interest in this position (statement of purpose).

NOTE:

• A resume.
• A recent sample of academic writing of not more than 2000 words.
• A consolidated duly attested transcript of all semesters (if not available, please include transcripts of all semesters till date). ” Provisional/Final Degree, if available (if a copy is not currently available, it must be submitted prior to joining).

The official notification is here.