Clerk-cum-Research Assistant at Office of the Advocate General for Karnataka
The office of Advocate General for Karnataka invites applications from recent law graduates for the position of law clerk cum research assistant.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
The Office advises the State Government regarding all its legal affairs and defends legislation and public policy before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Karnataka, and various other Tribunals and judicial fora.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is to advise you that the Office of the Advocate General of Karnataka is looking for a "Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant" to work from 2024 to 2025.They shall provide direct assistance to the learned Advocate General, Additional Advocates General, State Public Prosecutors, Government Advocates, High Court Government Pleaders, and Public Prosecutors as needed. The position will also require regular meetings with government officials. Law clerks will not appear in court on behalf of the government or other private individuals/entities whose interests are against the government of Karnataka.
QUALIFICATION
Law graduates of the year 2023 and 2024 batches (0-2 years of experience)
DURATION
1 year with effect from the date of joining or termination of the service from this office, whichever is earlier.
LOCATION
Advocate General’s Office, High Court of Karnataka Building, Bengaluru. Karnataka, India (physical presence required).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15.07.2024 at 11:59 PM IST
EXPECTED DATE OF JOINING
1st September 2024
ELIGIBILITY
1. Law graduates from the 2023 and 2024 batches (0–2 years of experience).Have graduated in 2023 or will graduate as part of the 2024 batch from a university/college approved by the Bar Council of India.
2. Demonstrate a clear interest in litigation and public policy.
3. Have an excellent academic record from a top educational institution.
4. Possess strong research, communication, drafting, and writing skills.
5. Applicants who are fluent in Kannada reading and writing will be given preference.
6. Students who studied in Kannada until SSLC are urged to apply.
SALARY
The honorarium payable shall be a sum of Rs. 25,000/- per month subject to statutory deductions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Send an email with the subject "Application for Law Clerk-cum Research Assistant" to: agkar.careers@gmail.com.
NOTE: No physical applications will be accepted.
2. The preceding email must include and comply with the following:
"A cover letter of no more than 500 words outlining your motivation for this position (statement of purpose)
Please provide a resume.
A recent sample of academic writing of no more than 2,000 words.
A consolidated, fully attested transcript of all semesters (if not available, please include transcripts from all semesters to date).
"Provisional/Final Degree, if available (if not currently available, a copy must be submitted prior to joining).
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CALLED FOR A VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
1. Providing inaccurate or incomplete information will result in instant rejection from the recruitment process or termination from employment.
2. Once accepted, applicants must commit to the work and schedule.
3. Irregularity or lack of diligence will not be allowed and may result in the termination of the clerkship.
4. The Law Clerks will be subject to the provisions of the extent criminal.
