Legal Panel Panel / Freelance

Criminal Defence Advocate — Panel Empanelment

Mumbai (All Courts) Experience: 3–7 years CTC: Fee-based (per case)

Job Overview

Bailjini is expanding its panel of criminal defence advocates to handle an increasing volume of bail applications, anticipatory bail matters, and criminal defence briefs across Mumbai's magistrate courts, sessions court, and the Bombay High Court. You will be empanelled as a Bailjini panel advocate and receive case referrals on a structured, transparent fee basis. This is a flexible, non-exclusive arrangement designed to complement your existing practice.

Key Responsibilities

Handle bail applications (regular, anticipatory, interim, default) before Mumbai's courts under BNSS 2023
Appear at police station visits as part of Bailjini's 24/7 emergency legal response service
Advise clients during initial legal consultations on FIR matters, Section 35 BNSS notices, and arrest situations
Draft bail applications, FIR quashing petitions, and related criminal pleadings
Maintain detailed case notes and updates on the Bailjini case management platform
Coordinate with client families and Bailjini's client relations team throughout the matter
Attend Bombay High Court bail hearings for matters referred from the panel

What We Are Looking For

Enrolled advocate with a minimum of 3 years' criminal law practice in Mumbai courts
Familiarity with BNSS 2023 and BNS 2023 provisions (training provided for strong candidates)
Experience handling bail applications independently before sessions court and/or High Court
Ability to respond to urgent matters — including night and weekend calls — as part of the emergency roster
Strong written drafting skills in English; Hindi and Marathi are advantageous
Professional and empathetic client-facing manner

Nice to Have

Experience in Bombay High Court criminal matters
Familiarity with NDPS, PMLA, SC/ST Act, or POCSO matters
Existing connections with Mumbai Police commissionerate staff or court registries