JOB POST: Legal Officer at NIRDPR [National Institute Of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj], Hyderabad: Apply by May 5

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), an autonomous Institution for research and training under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP Centres of Excellence, it builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of PRIs, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders through inter-related activities of training, research and consultancy. The Institute is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

About the Opportunity

NIRDPR is looking to engage the services of a suitable candidate as Legal Officer on purely temporary basis on contract for a period of three (3) months.

Reponsibilities

• Liaison with the Standing Counsels/Advocates of the Institute.
• To prepare petitions/applications/counter replies on time.
• To attend the Tribunals/Courts/Commissions as and when required.
• Participation in arbitration proceedings.
• Processing of the bills of the Standing Counsels.
• Any other work assigned by the superiors from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Degree in LL.B with 5 years of experience as Legal Officer/Law Practitioner in any Central/State Government organizations; OR
• Retired Central/State Government officers having worked in pay level 10 (as per 7th CPC or equivalent) or above level, with experience in handling legal matters.
• Age Limit: Maximum 63 years as on 01.01.2021.

Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs.60,000/- per month.

In the case of retired Government employees, the remuneration will be fixed as per the instructions/guidelines of the Government of India.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants may send their applications along with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant supporting documents to Assistant Registrar (E), NIRDPR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030.

Application Deadline

The last date for receipt of applications is the 5th of May 2021.

Official Notification