Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At Daman–Diu State Legal Services Authority

The Daman–Diu State Legal Services Authority has invited applications for the post of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel on a contractual basis. This recruitment is an important opportunity for young legal professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in criminal defense under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System.

The State Legal Services Authority, Daman–Diu, functioning under the Legal Services Authorities Act, has called for applications from eligible advocates for engagement as Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel. The appointment will be purely contractual and aimed at strengthening legal aid services for accused persons in criminal matters.

Organisation Name: Daman–Diu State Legal Services Authority
Post Name: Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
Total Vacancies: 01 (One)
Nature of Engagement: Contractual
Monthly Remuneration: ₹35,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should be advocates having 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law. The candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills along with a thorough understanding of the ethical duties of a defense counsel.

The applicant should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others, have excellent legal writing and research skills, and possess adequate IT knowledge with high proficiency in professional work.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format. The completed application must be sent to the office of the d-hoc Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority, Daman–Diu, located at District & Sessions Court, Fort Area, Moti Daman, Daman – 396220.

Important Date

The last date for submission of application is 15 December 2025.

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