Name of the post : Consultant in OIA-II Division of the Ministry of External Affairs Headquarters, New Delhi
Period of Consultancy : Initially for 01 (one) year
The contract can be extended further depending on assessment of performance, mutual willingness and depending on the requirement The contract may be terminated on one month’s notice from either side or on payment of one month’s pay in lieu thereof Unauthorized absence may lead to termination of the engagement
No of Post: 01
Nature of Duties :
i The consultant shall act as single window for all Court cases pertaining to matters dealt by OIA-II Division of MEA
ii.
To receive and compile the Court notices/Summons
iii To Share Court notices with Sections, Divisions & Missions concerned in the Ministry and solicit inputs from them to respond to the Notices
iv To be well versed with the legal position on the issues and particularly laws related to social issues where one of the litigant is abroad
v.
To maintain contact with all the empanelled Central Govt Legal Counsels with a view to keeping abreast of ongoing and current Court Cases
Job Location : Ministry of External Affairs (South Block, Patiala House, JNB, ISIL Building, SSB, Akbar Bhawan),New Delhi
Qualifications/ Essential Criteria: Applicant should be an Indian National LL.
M/Bachelors Degree in Law Applicant Must also be computer Savvy Good health and the age limit is 62 years
Desirable Criteria : 4-5 years work experience in legal field/Courts Prior experience with MEA/Other GoI Departments.
Prior experience of handling legal matters related to civil/criminal cases of women & child related issues
Remuneration &Entitlements :
i The remuneration package will be commensurate with the experience and profile of the selected candidate, subject to a maximum of Rs 10 lakh per annum and deduction of applicable taxes The consultancy fees shall be paid in Indian Rupees.
The amount of consultancy fee so fixed shall remain unchanged during the term of engagement
ii The engagement will be strictly contractual and will not confer any other benefits to the selected candidates
iii The consultant shall not be entitled to any benefit like Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion etc.
or any other benefits available to the regular employees of the Ministry
Age Limit: Good health and the age limit is 62 years