Junior Advocate Position at Mangal Leela and Associates, Mumbai [Batch of 2025]: Apply by March 30!

Mangal Leela and Associates is hiring a Junior Advocate in Mumbai.

About the Organisation

Mangal Leela and Associates is a litigation-focused law practice based in Mumbai, handling a wide spectrum of matters across civil, commercial, property, family, testamentary, consumer, admiralty, and revenue disputes. The office regularly appears before multiple judicial and quasi-judicial forums in Mumbai, including the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, Family Courts, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Consumer Courts, and the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal.

Working in a chamber that handles diversified litigation across forums enables young advocates to develop strong procedural understanding and drafting skills early in their professional careers. Exposure to multi-forum litigation also allows junior lawyers to understand how disputes progress through different stages of adjudication and how strategy varies depending on the nature of proceedings and jurisdiction.

The chamber’s litigation practice involves regular court appearances, preparation of pleadings, briefing seniors, and handling documentation relating to both original and appellate proceedings. Such an environment is particularly valuable for fresh graduates intending to pursue long-term careers in litigation and courtroom practice.

Joining a chamber with active appearances before a variety of courts also helps young advocates gain familiarity with procedural timelines, filing requirements, and advocacy support work that forms the foundation of litigation training.

About the Opportunity

Mangal Leela and Associates is inviting applications from fresh law graduates of the Batch of 2025 for the position of Junior Advocate. The role is designed for candidates interested in building a litigation-focused practice through direct exposure to drafting, briefing, court appearances, and case preparation responsibilities.

Selected candidates will assist the senior advocate in handling ongoing matters before multiple courts and tribunals across Mumbai. The position involves active participation in drafting pleadings, preparing lists of dates and events, attending court proceedings, and supporting litigation strategy development.

The role provides structured exposure to different areas of dispute resolution practice, including property disputes, family matters, commercial litigation, consumer disputes, testamentary proceedings, admiralty matters, and revenue-related cases. Such diverse exposure helps young advocates develop versatility and confidence in handling varied legal issues.

The chamber is seeking candidates who demonstrate commitment to litigation practice and are willing to work in a court-oriented professional environment requiring regular appearances across different judicial forums.

Roles and Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be expected to assist with a range of litigation-related tasks, including:

• Drafting pleadings, applications, and supporting legal documents
• Assisting in preparation of case files and litigation strategies
• Preparing lists of dates and events for ongoing matters
• Briefing the senior advocate regarding developments in assigned cases
• Attending hearings before various courts and tribunals
• Supporting documentation and filing processes connected with litigation matters
• Coordinating procedural requirements across multiple forums

These responsibilities are intended to provide practical courtroom-oriented experience essential for early-stage litigation careers.

Practice Areas

The chamber handles disputes across several domains, including:

• Civil litigation
• Commercial disputes
• Property-related matters
• Family law disputes
• Testamentary proceedings
• Consumer disputes
• Admiralty matters
• Revenue disputes

Exposure to these practice areas allows junior advocates to develop a comprehensive understanding of procedural and substantive aspects of litigation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Fresh law graduates from the Batch of 2025
• Strong command over written and spoken English
• Ability to assist in drafting and court-related work
• Technological proficiency for handling documentation and research tasks
• Willingness to brief senior counsel on assigned matters
• Residence in Mumbai, preferably in the Western region
• Availability to travel between Borivali and Fort offices as required

Prior internship experience in litigation chambers may be preferred.

Location

Borivali, Mumbai

Selected candidates should be willing to travel regularly to courts across Mumbai, including appearances before the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, Family Court at Bandra, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Consumer Courts, and Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal.

Joining Timeline

Selected candidates are expected to join from May 2026.

The role is structured as a litigation training opportunity for fresh graduates beginning their professional advocacy careers.

Stipend

Stipend will be provided as per industry standards.

Future increments will be based on performance and contribution to litigation work handled by the chamber.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is particularly suitable for:

• Fresh graduates planning to pursue litigation practice in Mumbai
• Candidates interested in multi-forum dispute resolution exposure
• Applicants seeking courtroom-oriented professional training
• Students with prior internship experience in civil or commercial litigation
• Individuals willing to develop long-term advocacy skills under senior supervision

Candidates committed to regular court practice and procedural litigation work will benefit significantly from this position.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply by sending an email with the subject line:

Application for Junior Advocate

The email should include:

• A brief introduction of the candidate
• A covering letter in the body of the email
• A CV attached in PDF format (named as CV-YourName)

Applications must be submitted on or before 30 March 2026.

Click here to apply:
mangalleelaassociateshr@gmail.com