Job Opportunity: Legal Researcher At The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur

Table of Contents

• Role and tenure
• Vacancies, stipend, age
• Eligibility and conditions
• Key responsibilities
• How to apply
• Ideal candidate profile
• Why this role
• Key dates and reference
• Quick reference table
• Application checklist

Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur has invited online applications for two Legal Researchers to be deputed with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Monga on a one-year contractual basis under the Court’s Scheme for engaging Legal Researchers, with the application window open until 27 November 2025, 5:00 PM.​

Role and tenure

The engagement is chamber-based research support for Justice Arun Monga for one year from the date of joining, governed by the High Court’s Scheme that prescribes duties, conduct, and termination norms for Legal Researchers.​
The Scheme-driven role focuses on assisting the Judge in legal research, case preparation, and internal documentation aligned with daily and weekly cause lists of the Jodhpur Bench.​

Vacancies, stipend, age

• Posts: 02 Legal Researchers for Justice Arun Monga.​
• Stipend: ₹50,000 per month (consolidated) as indicated in current listings for this chamber’s call.​
• Age limit: Maximum 33 years as per the Scheme and the abridged advertisement.​

Eligibility and conditions

• Education: Fresh LL.B. or LL.M. from a University/College/Institution established by law in India.​
• Skills: Basic computer knowledge is mandatory for research, drafting, and database operations.​
• Non-practice: Must not be a practicing advocate or engaged/appointed elsewhere on honorarium/payment basis during the tenure, ensuring full-time availability to the chamber.​

Key responsibilities

• Conduct doctrinal research on assigned questions of law, prepare bench briefs, research memos, and note sheets for matters listed before the Court.​
• Assist with statute and precedent analysis, synopsis preparation, and on-demand collation of documents to support efficient hearings and order drafting timelines.​
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to chamber protocols, and coordinate with registry/section staff for seamless research support to the Judge.​

How to apply

• Mode: Online application through the link provided in the High Court’s abridged advertisement for Justice Arun Monga’s chamber; no offline submissions are accepted for this engagement.​
• Deadline: 27 November 2025, up to 5:00 PM; late applications are not entertained once the portal closes.​

Ideal candidate profile

• Strong foundations in core subjects (CPC, CrPC, Evidence, Constitution) with demonstrated research and writing aptitude through internships, papers, or case notes.​
• Proficiency with legal databases and MS Office; comfort working to tight cause-list deadlines with concise, structured deliverables for the chamber.​

Why this role

• Direct mentorship within a High Court chamber accelerates court craft, doctrinal depth, and legal writing quality—valuable for subsequent litigation, academia, or higher studies.​
• The standardized stipend and Scheme-based structure provide clarity on expectations, confidentiality, and research outputs throughout the one-year tenure.​

Key dates and reference

• Last date to apply: 27 November 2025, 5:00 PM.​
• Reference: Abridged advertisement on the Rajasthan High Court website; Scheme for engaging Legal Researchers governs eligibility and conditions.​

Quick reference table

Application checklist

• Keep ready: CV, LL.B./LL.M. mark sheets and degree, a brief writing sample (case note or research memo), and a statement confirming non‑practice status as per the Scheme.​
• Complete the online form before 5:00 PM on 27.11.2025; monitor the High Court site/email for any subsequent steps or communication from the registry/chamber.​

Official Notification: https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/hcraj_admin/uploadfile/recruitment/LRAM176294678346.pdf