Advocate
The Public Defender Society of Nepal (PDS Nepal) is a not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization that upholds the human right to a fair trial and life and liberty, by defending poor, marginalized and vulnerable persons accused of criminal offenses, regardless of age, gender and ethnicity. It also works with the government to build its capacity to meet its legal obligation to provide criminal defense services to poor persons who cannot afford to hire private lawyers, so that all accused have equal access to competent defense lawyers. The primary mission of the organization is to ensure fair and effective access to justice, to develop a public defender system in Nepal and to work to develop the efficiency and sustainability of a Nepal public defender system. It focuses on the need for quality and meaningful legal representation for indigent accused in judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals.
Details / requirements:
Post: Advocate (full time)
No: 2 (Duty Station: Biratnagar (Morang))
Duration: 1 Year (renewable upon availability of funds and performance)
ILF-Nepal provides free legal representation to poor men, women, and children who cannot afford counsel and who are accused of crimes in Nepal. ILF-Nepal seeks qualified, dynamic and results oriented Nepalese citizen applicants for two (2) open positions for full-time Advocate in its Biratnagar (Morang) Office which is going to open soon.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will:
- Represent accused individuals – whether men, women or children – from the moment of arrest, through trial, and on appeal.
- Advocate on behalf of clients before the police, prosecutor’s office, Chief District Officer, and/or the courts as required by the case/law. This may include submitting applications, letters and/ or presenting argument on behalf of clients.
- Interview detainees at the place of detention.
- Conduct defense investigation including but not limited to: going to the scene of the crime, interviewing witnesses, taking photographs, etc.
- Use new and creative procedures to defend the constitutional and legal rights of clients in practice.
- Be active in providing meaningful defense free of cost for accused people.
- Participate, as directed, as trainers of other advocates in new criminal defense practices.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Ready to work to any ILF-Nepal project district when and as required.
Note:
1. Successful candidates are expected to work full-time for ILF-Nepal and are prohibited from conducting legal work on behalf of clients outside of ILF-Nepal for personal financial benefit.
2. Successful candidate should to go for at least 6 months practical training at ILF Kathmandu under the direct supervision of Country Director / Legal Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Law degree (BL/LLB or LLM) and having valid advocate’s license
- Commitment to the idea of free legal assistance for any poor person accused of any crime required.
- Commitment to providing meaningful defense in practice from the moment of arrest required.
- Basic computer knowledge with English and Nepali Typing.
- Candidates from local or its neighboring districts are given preference.
Salary: NRS.30,000 to 33,000 per month before tax. Other fringe and benefits are as per organization's policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV, including contact telephone number with thoughtful letter to the address below before 25 Jan 2017.
HR Department
ILF-Nepal
Surya Marg, House # 19
Babarmahal, Kathmandu
Post Box: 26461
Email: vacancy@ilf-n.org
No telephone inquiries please. Only candidates short-listed for further exam and an interview will be contacted.
Any Phone calls/canvasing would be disqualification of candidature.
Successful candidates will be expected to start working on 2nd week on February, 2017
Women and people from disadvantaged and minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. ILF-Nepal is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, caste, gender, ethnicity, or any other basis.
Note: Please do not forget to mention "Application for Advocate for Biratnagar" in the subject line / envelope.
Overview
| Category | Legal |
| Openings | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. - 30000 to 33000 / Month |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Education | Bachelors in Law |
| Posted Date | 04 Jan, 2017 |
| Apply Before | 25 Jan, 2017 |
| City | Biratnagar |