Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, a law university established by the Government of Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for nine contractual positions under its Access to Justice and Continuous Legal Education project. The openings include Programme Coordinators, Senior and Junior Legal Fellows, Social Workers, a Documentation Officer and Office Support Staff. The roles focus on providing legal aid to undertrial prisoners in Mumbai jails and strengthening practical litigation skills among young lawyers serving marginalised communities across the state.
MNLU Mumbai Recruitment 2026 - Social Worker, Office Support Staff and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
28 Sept
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Applications closed on 28 Sept 2026
- Notification09 Sept
- Applications Open09 Sept
- Applications Closed28 Sept
About MNLU Mumbai Social Worker, Office Support Staff and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
- Post Name
- Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme, Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme and 5 more
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Bar Council Certificate and registration and experience certificate from the Bar for the Senior Legal Fellow and Junior Legal Fellow posts
Vacancy Breakdown
Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme
1
Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme
1
Senior Legal Fellow
1
Junior Legal Fellow
2
Social Worker
2
Documentation Officer
1
Office Support Staff
1
Total9
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme | 1 |
| Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme | 1 |
| Senior Legal Fellow | 1 |
| Junior Legal Fellow | 2 |
| Social Worker | 2 |
| Documentation Officer | 1 |
| Office Support Staff | 1 |
| Grand Total | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in law; preference will be given to specialization in Criminal law
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of practice of law and/or research/advocacy on prison reforms, human rights, and rights of marginalized communities
- Age Limit
- 25 to 40 years
- Desirable
- Ability to lead a team in access to justice; organizing and coordination skills with courts, prisons, legal aid system, DLS, SLS and NGOs; excellent communication and documentation skills; knowledge of prison systems and procedures; research and writing ability to draft legal documents; knowledge of human rights and fair trial principles; strong ethical standards
Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree in law; desirable Degree in Management along with law
- Experience
- Two or three years of research experience will be preferred
- Age Limit
- 25 to 40 years
- Desirable
- Strong research and analytical skills; ability to organize programmes, seminars and training programmes; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team; attention to detail; understanding of social justice and human rights issues
Senior Legal Fellow1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognized institution
- Experience
- Minimum five years of litigation experience before Trial Courts, preferably in criminal law practice
- Age Limit
- 25 to 40 years
- Note
- Bar Council Certificate and registration and experience certificate from the Bar required with the application
- Desirable
- Proficiency in legal drafting, case analysis, advocacy support and professional communication; ability to work with incarcerated and marginalized persons; willingness to work in custodial and correctional settings
Junior Legal Fellow2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognized university
- Experience
- Two to five years of litigation experience before Trial Courts, preferably in criminal law matters
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Note
- Bar Council Certificate and registration and experience certificate from the Bar required with the application
- Desirable
- Strong skills in legal drafting, research, case analysis and professional communication; ability to engage sensitively with vulnerable communities; willingness to work in custodial and correctional settings
Documentation Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law, Social Work, Journalism, Public Policy, Humanities, or a related discipline from a recognized institution
- Experience
- Minimum two years of experience in documentation, research, report writing, project coordination, or programme management
- Age Limit
- 25 to 35 years
- Note
- Certificate and experience in documentation, research, report writing, project coordination or programme management required with the application
- Desirable
- Excellent drafting, editing and documentation skills; preparation and updation of MIS; proficiency in data management and digital documentation tools; experience in the development sector, legal aid, human rights or access to justice programmes; willingness to undertake field visits
Office Support Staff1 post
- Qualification
- Passed Higher Secondary Examination (12th Standard) or equivalent from a recognized board; basic operational knowledge of office equipment and document-handling processes including photocopying, printing, scanning and file management
- Age Limit
- 21 to 35 years
- Desirable
- Willingness to undertake administrative support work related to field activities and custodial visits; commitment to professionalism and confidentiality
Age Limit
21 to 40 years; post-wise 25 to 40 years for the Programme Coordinator and Senior Legal Fellow posts, 25 to 35 years for Junior Legal Fellow, Social Worker and Documentation Officer, and 21 to 35 years for Office Support Staff. Age is reckoned as on the last date of receipt of application.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.
Application Fee
All Candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Document Verification
Candidates must bring all original documents submitted with the application, along with two sets of photocopies, for verification.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; queries about call letters or selection are not entertained.
Salary Structure
Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme
Pay: Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated)
Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme
Pay: Rs. 75,000 per month (consolidated)
Senior Legal Fellow
Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated)
Junior Legal Fellow
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated)
Social Worker
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Documentation Officer
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated)
Office Support Staff
Pay: Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Programme Coordinator for Legal Aid Programme | Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Programme Coordinator for Continuous Legal Education Programme | Rs. 75,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Senior Legal Fellow | Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Junior Legal Fellow | Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Social Worker | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Documentation Officer | Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Office Support Staff | Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the university website.
- 2Fill the application form and the Google form link given in the notification, and take a printout of the application.
- 3Affix a passport size photograph and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- 4Email the scanned application and documents to [email protected].
- 5Superscribe the envelope with the name of the post applied for.
- 6Send the hard copy by post or in person to the Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076.
- 7Bring all original documents along with two sets of photocopies at the time of the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Degree/Diploma certificates and statement of marks (both side photocopies)
•Certificates of teaching or administrative experience issued by the competent authority
•Birth or SSC certificate as proof of date of birth
•Government Gazette copy or appropriate certificate for change of name
•Bar Council Certificate and registration and experience certificate from the Bar for Senior/Junior Legal Fellow
•Experience certificate clearly indicating the period of experience as a Social Worker
•Certificate and experience in documentation
•Research
•Report writing
•Project coordination or programme management for Documentation Officer
•Passport size photograph
•Self-attested copies of all documents
Important Details
- Appointments are purely temporary, contractual and ad-hoc and confer no right or claim to regular appointment, continuation, permanency or absorption in the university.
- Candidates may apply for more than one post and no application fee is charged.
- Candidates already employed must apply through the proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate from the current employer with the application form, failing which the candidature will not be considered.
- Only the printout of the application made in the prescribed format through the online mode will be considered; bio-data, CV and other offline applications will not be accepted.
- Qualifications, relevant experience and age are considered as on the last date of receipt of application.
- Candidates must submit the small family declaration in the prescribed proforma attached with the application form as Declaration Form A.
- Applications received after the last date, incomplete applications and applications without the required documents will not be considered.
Project Details
The recruitment is for the Project - Access to Justice and Continuous Legal Education, in two parts. The Legal Aid Programme is to provide legal aid and representation to about 750 undertrial prisoners in Arthur Road and Taloja Jail and to intervene in bail and procedure issues. The Continuing Legal Education programme is to develop the practical litigation skills of new lawyers, such as trial advocacy, evidence analysis and courtroom practices, for practice in District and Sessions Courts.
Small Family Declaration
As per Notification No. SRV.2000/CR (17/2000) XII dated 28 March 2005 issued by the General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, candidates must submit the declaration of the small family in the prescribed proforma attached with the application form as Declaration Form A.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-25703188
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes. The university allows candidates to apply for multiple posts, and no application fee is charged for any application.
Is a No Objection Certificate needed from the current employer?
Yes. Candidates already employed must apply through the proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate from the current employer along with the application form.
Can the application be sent as a CV or bio-data?
No. Only the printout of the application made in the prescribed format through the online mode is considered; bio-data, CV and other offline applications are not accepted.
What has to be carried to the interview?
Candidates must bring all original documents submitted with the application, along with two sets of photocopies of all the documents, for verification.
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