The Square Circle Clinic, NALSARNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaOn-siteFull-time2+ years
Listing expiry: 25 October 2026
About the role
Role Overview
Works as part of a defence team providing legal representation to prisoners sentenced to death. The role involves collaborating with lawyers to gather and analyse detailed qualitative information to develop a life history of each accused person, including their childhood, social circumstances, physical and mental health, and other relevant background. The position also involves extensive travel across India to interview prisoners, family members, acquaintances, and other individuals and to obtain relevant oral information, documents, and records for mitigation work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with lawyers on the defence team providing legal representation to prisoners sentenced to death.
- Collect and analyse detailed qualitative information to develop comprehensive life histories of accused persons.
- Engage meaningfully with prisoners, their families, acquaintances, and other people who may have relevant information.
- Locate and collect documents and records concerning prisoners' childhood, social context, physical health, mental health, and other relevant circumstances.
- Travel extensively throughout India to meet and communicate with prisoners, family members, and other relevant individuals.
- Use appropriate communication tools and techniques to obtain oral and documentary information relevant to mitigation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate degree in social work, psychology, criminology, development studies, economics, sociology, law, or an allied discipline.
- Two years of work experience in the relevant field is preferred.
- Previous fieldwork involving ethnographic research, interviewing, investigation, or mental health is an advantage.
- Substantial proficiency in reading and speaking Hindi is necessary.
- Proficiency in Bhojpuri, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, or Telugu is an advantage.
Additional Details
- Compensation is ₹65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 25, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend the selection process at the New Delhi office.