Legal Assistant Positions at Ministry of Mines – 9 Vacancies – (Contract Basis)

Organization: Ministry of Mines, Government of India
Location: Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

The Ministry of Mines is seeking applications for the positions of Senior Legal Assistant and Junior Legal Assistant on a contract basis, initially for a period of one year, extendable up to three years based on performance. Details are as follows:

Position Overview:

1. Senior Legal Assistant
   • Vacancies: 02
   • Remuneration: ₹85,000 per month
   • Terms of Reference: As per Annexure-I
2. Junior Legal Assistant
   • Vacancies: 09
   • Remuneration: ₹65,000 per month
   • Terms of Reference: As per Annexure-I

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law from a recognized university or institute, duly recognized by the Bar Council of India.
  • Must be qualified to be registered as an advocate under the Bar Council of India as per the Advocates Act, 1961.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5-7 years of post-qualification experience for Junior Legal Assistant.
  • Above 7 years of experience in government departments, PSUs, or High Courts/Supreme Court for Senior Legal Assistant.
• Skills:
  • Experience in legal matters and handling court matters in government departments.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

Age Limit:

• Not more than 45 years as of the closing date of the advertisement.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) along with relevant documents.
• Applications must be sent via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
• Last Date to Apply: 25th October 2024

Important Instructions:

• Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Additional Information:

• The engagement is purely on a contractual basis and does not confer any rights for regularization.
• Legal Assistants will be entitled to 8 days of leave per year on a pro-rata basis.

This is a great opportunity for legal professionals to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the legal matters of the Ministry of Mines.

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