Program Associate (Law and Research)

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) strategy in the Supreme Court and various High Courts to protect democratic rights
• Draft and file amicus briefs and petitions regarding electoral rolls, voter exclusion, and campaign finance transparency
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and work closely with senior panel counsel
• Manage RTI (Right to Information) applications and responses
• Monitor and react to changes in state and federal laws affecting democracy
• Develop legal analyses and policy reports on election administration, voting accessibility, and campaign finance
• Policy Analysis & Research
• Analyse legislative proposals and government notifications for their impact on democratic institutions.
• Conduct legal research on electoral and political reforms
• Draft technical reports and recommendations for institutions such as the Law Commission
• Work on research papers
• Provide expert advice on the Representation of the People Act (1950 & 1951) and ECI guidelines
• Advise on legal restrictions regarding the political activities of NGOs
• Legal Leadership & Management
• Provide technical assistance and legal advice to policymakers, coalition partners, and grassroots organisations
• Resolve/address legal queries of ADR team members and State Partners and work in collaboration with them to foster a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Suggest and support in organising events related to electoral and political reforms
• Draft replies to any legal documents and queries
• Draft letter of intents/contracts

Eligibility 

• The ideal candidate would believe in the cause that ADR works for. This cause is to improve elections and democracy with a major focus on raising voter awareness, but only using facts and data.
• Education: LLB and LLM from a reputed college/university, additional Master’s in Public Policy/Human Rights is desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in the social sector
• Licensure: Must be enrolled with a State Bar Council