The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has announced a job opening for the post of Associate (Legal)-A on a contractual basis at its Regional Office in Chandigarh. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
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Job Overview
- Post Name: Associate (Legal)-A
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Chandigarh
- Nature of Job: Contractual
- Application Deadline: 21st February 2025 (5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university or institute in India.
- Enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.
Experience Requirements
- Essential: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of legal experience.
- Desirable: Experience in handling cases related to environment, forests, biodiversity, and wildlife in Government Departments/Boards.
- Additional Diploma/Certificate in relevant subjects is preferred.
Preferred Candidates
- Those who scored 60% or above in LL.B. and LL.M.
- Candidates with a full-time LL.B. degree.
Job Tenure & Working Conditions
- Initial contract period: Up to 3 years (1+1+1), based on performance.
- Maximum tenure: 5 years (with extension approval).
- This is a purely contractual position, and no requests for promotion will be entertained.
Salary & Allowances
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹40,000/- (Forty Thousand Only).
- Incentives: ₹1,500 per appearance before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), with a maximum of ₹15,000 per case.
- Annual Increment: 0 to 10% based on performance.
- No additional allowances like DA, medical reimbursement, CGHS, or personal staff.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 21st February 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Mode of Application: Hard copy submission.
- Application Address:
Deputy Director General of Forests (C),
Regional Office, MoEF&CC,
Bays No. 24-25, Sector-31 A, Chandigarh-160030.
Note: The envelope must be superscribed with “Application form for the post of Associate (Legal)-A, Regional Office, MoEF&CC, Chandigarh”.
Additional Benefits & Conditions
- Leave Policy: 1.5 days of leave per completed month.
- Maternity Leave: As per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
- TA/DA: Not provided for the interview or joining; however, official travel allowances may be granted under exceptional cases.
- Work Timings: As per government office hours. No extra remuneration for working beyond office hours or holidays.
- Notice Period: 30 days for termination/resignation.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist MoEF&CC in legal matters, court cases, and legislation amendments.
- Represent MoEF&CC in Supreme Court, High Courts, NGT, and other judicial forums.
- Draft affidavits, applications, and appeals for submission in various courts.
- Maintain and monitor ongoing court cases and update legal databases.
- Provide legal research and assist in answering RTI applications.
- Coordinate with State Governments and other legal counsels.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates must submit their application in hard copy along with required documents before 21st February 2025 (5:00 PM).
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