Legal Job Opportunity for Junior Advocate at Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal Kolkata

About the Job :
Job applications are invited for Junior Advocate at DRAT Kolkata for the year 2026.  We are looking to engage a reliable, locally based Junior Advocate to assist with case preparation, act as our physical standby counsel, and handle document submissions during live hearings.

Eligibility :
(i) Strong research, drafting & litigation skills
(ii) Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of West Bengal.
(iii) Good drafting and legal research skills.
(iv) 1 to 3 years of PQE (Post-Qualification Experience).
(v) Prior experience or strong familiarity with DRT/DRAT Kolkata proceedings and the local registry processes.
(vi) Highly proactive, communicative, prompt, and comfortable in coordinating via phone/ video calls for case briefings.

Responsibility :
(i) Physical Representation & Standby: Attend scheduled hearings at DRAT Kolkata (9, Old Post Office Street). In the event of VC disruptions (dropped connections, audio failures), step in to request a pass-over/adjournment or answer factual queries on our behalf.
(ii) Live Document Handover: Print and carry a physical file of our case documents to the courtroom. When we reference a crucial document or judgment during our VC arguments, physically hand over the “Bench Copy” to the Court Master/Hon’ble Bench.
(iii) Local Filings: Assist in filing hard copies of applications, affidavits, or written submissions in the DRAT Kolkata registry when postal submissions are not viable.
(iv) Case Preparation & Research: Conduct targeted legal research on precedents relevant to the SARFAESI Act and the RDDBFI Act. Assist in reviewing and drafting applications.
(v) Court Coordination: Keep us updated on the real-time movement of the cause list via WhatsApp on the day of the hearing.

Application Procedure :
Interested advocates currently practicing in Kolkata are requested to send their updated CV, Bar Enrollment Number, and a brief writing sample to ari789k@gmail.com.