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DLSA Vizianagaram Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for Assistant Legal Aid Counsel Post - 01 Posts

District Legal Services Authority Vizianagaram has released an offline recruitment notice for one Assistant Legal Aid Counsel post. The position is offered on a contract basis. Applications will be accepted from 07-07-2025 to 17-07-2025. The selected candidate will receive an honorarium of ₹25,000 per month. Eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications and experience, are listed in the official notification available at vizianagaram.dcourts.gov.in. Interested candidates must submit their filled-in applications before the deadline. There is no mention of any application fee. This role involves providing legal support services as part of the district legal aid setup.

Qualifications

Postgraduate
Degree
Relevant

Imp Dates

07 Jul, 2025
17 Jul, 2025

Total Vacancies

01

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Important Dates
Application Start 07 Jul, 2025
Last Date for Apply 17 Jul, 2025
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Assistant Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment – Vizianagaram (2025)

Post Assistant Legal Aid Counsel (Full-time)
Total Vacancies 01
Honorarium ₹25,000 per month

Application Details

Mode Offline (Speed Post or in-person)
Submission Address Office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Vizianagaram
Deadline By 17th July, 2025 | 5:00 PM 
Download Form Available on SLSA website and DLSA Vizianagaram notice board
Note Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or engagement
Eligibility Criteria
  • 0–3 years of practice in criminal law
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of ethical responsibilities of defence lawyers
  • Ability to work with a team
  • Strong writing and legal research skills
  • Basic IT proficiency
Scope of Work
  • Full-time legal aid in criminal cases at district level
  • Includes pre-arrest, remand, bail, trial and appeal stages
  • No private practice or retainer work allowed during engagement
  • Work includes visits to prisons and legal aid clinics
  • Legal advice and representation in all criminal courts
  • Assistance in preparing defence strategy and case files
  • Regular updates to clients and handling their queries
Selection Process
  • Selection based on merit, experience, and skills
  • Conducted by a committee chaired by the Principal District & Sessions Judge
  • Includes senior judges mainly dealing with criminal cases
  • No one with conflict of interest will be part of the panel
  • Final approval by Executive Chairman, SLSA
  • Initial contract: 2 years, extendable yearly based on performance
  • Performance reviewed every 6 months
Work Profile of Assistant Legal Aid Counsel
  • File and conduct trials in Magistrate Courts
  • Handle remand, bail, and legal research work
  • Visit prisons and legal aid clinics as directed
  • Assist in preparing defence strategy and collecting case details
  • Update clients about case progress and maintain records
  • Respond to legal aid queries, including those by phone
  • Support Chief and Deputy Legal Aid Counsels in assigned tasks
  • Carry out duties assigned by Legal Services Authority
Contract Agreement To be signed post-selection between Secretary, DLSA and selected candidate

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