Job Opportunity: Project Supervisor (Litigation) | Victim Advocacy Project | National Law University, Delhi (Apply by 20 March 2026)

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Organization:
Victim Advocacy Project (VAP) is a justice-focused initiative aimed at strengthening victims’ access to the criminal justice system through structured legal representation and advocacy.
Hosted at National Law University Delhi, the project integrates field-based litigation with research to build a scalable victim advocacy model across India.

Location / Mode:
On-site | National Law University, Delhi
(Court visits across Delhi required)

Position / Tenure:

  • Post: Project Supervisor (Litigation)
  • Duration: 3 years (extendable subject to university approval)

Remuneration:

  • ₹1,00,000 per month

Eligibility Criteria:

  • LL.M. (Criminal Law preferred) or Master’s degree in Law / Social Science / related field
  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong understanding of victim-centric criminal jurisprudence and victim rights frameworks
  • Experience in legal research, drafting, and court pleadings
  • Experience supervising litigation teams and mentoring junior professionals
  • Updated knowledge of new criminal codes and special legislations
  • Proficiency in court procedures and practice
  • Strong organisational, coordination, and case management skills
  • High proficiency in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience with grassroots organisations and legal services authorities (preferred)
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, AI tools, graphic design tools, and social media outreach
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, ethical, and rights-based legal practice

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate all litigation work under VAP
  • Supervise and mentor Litigation Fellows and Paralegals
  • Coordinate with community organisations and legal services authorities
  • Ensure victim-centric litigation strategies aligned with new criminal laws
  • Conduct regular court visits across Delhi
  • Assign and monitor case progress and maintain litigation records
  • Liaise between litigation team, project leadership, and the University
  • Ensure compliance with timelines, professional standards, and project goals
  • Identify and curate mentors for Litigation Fellows

Last Date to Apply:

  • 20 March 2026

How to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8DXhgvN6bD0dsHILZ5FPi8lMuOZOaPnxHpB1UliKqxp0Mlw/viewform

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Contact (Queries Only):
victimadvocacyproject@nludelhi.ac.in