Legal Assistant Vacancy at Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee (DHCLSC), 33–38 Lawyers’ Chambers, Delhi High Court, New Delhi, has invited applications for the post of Legal Assistant on a short-term contractual basis (Notice No. 431/DHCLSC/2026, dated 12 October 2026). The initial engagement is for six months, extendable on satisfactory performance, up to a total of two years, carrying a fixed consolidated pay of Rs. 60,000 per month. The last date for receipt of online applications is 7 November 2026.
Position at a Glance
| Post | Legal Assistant |
| Nature of Engagement | Short-term contractual — initial 6 months, extendable up to a total of 2 years; purely contractual, with no claim to regular appointment |
| Location | New Delhi (Delhi High Court) |
| Age Limit | Not above 27 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (07.11.2026) |
| Application Mode | Online only (portal open 15.10.2026, 10:00 AM to 07.11.2026, 05:00 PM); hard copy and email applications are not accepted |
| Last Date | 7 November 2026 |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold an LL.B. with at least 60% marks from a law school, college, university or institution recognised by the Bar Council of India, and enrolment as an advocate is eligible. The LL.B. must have been passed after March 2023. Final-year LL.B. students may also apply, subject to furnishing proof of qualification at the time of interview or joining. Candidates must have good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. No application fee is stated in the notification; selection is by interview of shortlisted candidates, and no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the official application form linked in the notice on dhclsc.org (the online form is open from 15 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 7 November 2026, 05:00 PM). Applications by hard copy or email are not accepted.
Role and Importance
The Legal Assistant will assist with the processing, coordination and monitoring of legal-aid cases, particularly legal-aid appeals of convicts before the Supreme Court and the High Court — hands-on exposure to criminal legal-aid practice.
Deadline Alert
The last date for receipt of applications is 7 November 2026 — 14 days remaining.
Official Link: https://www.dhclsc.org/pdf/noticeforemp.pdf
