⚖️ State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh Recruitment 2025
Posts: Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Office Assistant/Clerk
Total Vacancies: 3
Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2025, by 5:00 PM
Mode of Application: Offline – By Speed Post or In Person
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The State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh invites applications for full-time contractual engagement of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels and Office Assistant/Clerk under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) at the District Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh. This system, introduced under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), is modeled on the Public Defender System to provide legal aid in criminal cases from the pre-arrest stage to final appeal.
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Positions and Vacancies
There are two positions available for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel and one position for Office Assistant/Clerk.
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Duration and Nature of Engagement
The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for a period of two years, which may be extended annually based on performance. Selected legal counsels will not be permitted to undertake any private practice or retainership during their period of engagement.
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Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel – Details
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a law degree and have 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law. They should have good oral and written communication skills, strong ethical awareness, ability to work in teams, and proficiency in legal research and IT.
Job Role Includes:
- Filing and trial work in Magistrate courts
- Handling remand, bail, and related criminal litigation
- Conducting legal research and supporting the defense team
- Providing pre-arrest legal assistance and engaging with clients
- Visiting prisons, assisting in strategy development, and maintaining case files
- Handling phone-based legal queries and other duties assigned by the Legal Services Authority
Monthly Honorarium: ₹45,000
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Office Assistant/Clerk – Details
Eligibility:
Candidates must be graduates and possess computer proficiency, data entry skills, good typing speed, and document preparation abilities. They must be able to take dictation, maintain organized legal files, and handle administrative duties efficiently.
Job Role Includes:
- Maintaining and updating legal aid case records
- Uploading case data to NALSA’s portal and other digital systems
- Typing petitions and managing documents
- Performing clerical tasks such as applying for certified copies and preparing files
- Supporting the legal aid team and undertaking tasks assigned by the Legal Services Authority
Monthly Honorarium: ₹22,000
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their application on the prescribed format by 26 May 2025, before 5:00 PM. The application must be submitted either in person or via speed post to:
Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, 2nd Floor, ADR Centre, District Courts Complex, Sector-43, Chandigarh.
Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Engagement will be based purely on merit and suitability, and submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
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Documents Required
Applicants must attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Certificate of enrolment with the Bar Council (for legal counsel applicants)
- Photo ID and proof of address
- Experience certificate from Bar Association or Council (for lawyers)
- ITRs of last three years (if available)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Bar membership certificate (if applicable)
- Declaration stating no disciplinary or criminal proceedings pending
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Where to Get Forms
The official notification and prescribed application forms (Annexure B for Assistant Legal Aid Counsel and Annexure C for Office Assistant/Clerk) are available for download at the official website of the State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh:
www.chdslsa.gov.in
Official Notification and Application Form
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For Clarification or Assistance
For queries or clarifications, candidates may visit the office of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, 2nd Floor, ADR Centre, District Courts Complex, Sector-43, Chandigarh.
