Legal Job | Research Assistant and Secretarial Assistant at MNLU, Nagpur [Salary Rs 47K-67K]: Apply by Aug 26

The DPIIT IPR Chair at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, is inviting applications for the full-time contractual positions of Research Assistant and Secretarial Assistant.

About Maharashtra National Law University

The DPIIT IPR Chair at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, has been established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, under the Scheme for Pedagogy and Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA). The Chair aims to facilitate intellectual property education and research.

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About the Job

The DPIIT IPR Chair, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, is inviting applications for the following full-time contractual positions:

• Research Assistant – 01 Post
• Secretarial Assistant – 01 Post

The appointments are initially for one year on a contractual basis and may be extended based on the candidate’s performance and continuation of the DPIIT IPR Chair Scheme.

Eligibility

Research Assistant

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• LL.M. or Ph.D. in Intellectual Property Rights or allied disciplines.
• Demonstrated research and academic writing skills.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property Laws and Policies.
• Experience with legal research databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and online research tools.
• Experience in organising academic events.
• Knowledge of empirical and doctrinal legal research.
• Publications in reputed journals.

Secretarial Assistant

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge of English, Hindi, and Marathi.
• Excellent English typing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Google Forms, Google Drive, and email correspondence.
• Experience with Canva, certificate preparation, posters, brochures, and social media.
• Knowledge of office administration and record management.
• Experience in event coordination.

Responsibilities

Research Assistant

• Assist the DPIIT IPR Chair in Intellectual Property Rights research projects.
• Conduct doctrinal, empirical, and policy research.
• Prepare research papers, reports, policy briefs, and publications.
• Draft project proposals and progress reports.
• Organise conferences, seminars, faculty development programmes, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Coordinate with government departments, universities, and stakeholders.
• Maintain research databases and project documentation.
• Perform other academic or administrative responsibilities assigned by the DPIIT IPR Chair.

Secretarial Assistant

• Provide secretarial support to the DPIIT IPR Chair.
• Draft official letters, notices, certificates, and correspondence.
• Maintain office records, files, and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and official communications.
• Assist in organising seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programmes.
• Prepare certificates, brochures, posters, and publicity material.
• Process bills, reimbursements, and administrative documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality of official records.
• Perform other duties assigned by the DPIIT IPR Chair.

Salary

Research Assistant

• LL.B.: ₹47,000 per month
• LL.M.: ₹57,000 per month
• Ph.D.: ₹67,000 per month

Secretarial Assistant

₹15,000 per month.

Duration

The appointments are initially for one year on a contractual basis and are extendable based on performance and continuation of the DPIIT IPR Chair Scheme.

Mode

Full-time (Contractual).

Location

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.

Last Date to Apply

26 August 2026 (Wednesday), 5:00 PM.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the required documents via email to [email protected] before the last date.

For the Research Assistant position, candidates must also submit:

• CV.
• Contact details of two referees.
• Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words).
• Proposal for future activities under the IPR Chair.
• Online application form.
• Email subject: “Application for Position of Research Assistant – IPR Chair”.

For the Secretarial Assistant position, candidates should submit:

• CV.
• Aadhaar Card/Identity Proof.
• 10th and 12th mark sheets.
• Graduation mark sheets.
• Computer knowledge certificate (if applicable).

The official notification is here.