District Education Office Balasore Recruitment 2025
ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL RETAINER
District Education Office Balasore invites applications from interested legal practitioners of Balasore District for engagement as Legal Retainer in the office of the District Education Officer-cum-DPC, SS, Balasore, to manage pending court cases.
Key details for District Education Office Balasore Recruitment
- The candidate must be a practicing advocate of the district with at least 8 years of experience.
- Selection will be based on the experience and reputation of the applicant.
- Selected candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to accept the offer.
- Upon acceptance, an engagement order will be issued by the District Education Officer, Balasore. The initial term will be one year, extendable based on performance.
- Either party may terminate the engagement after serving one month’s notice, even before the completion of one year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGAL RETAINER
i. Provide legal support, advice, and assistance to the District Education Officer-cum-DPC, SS, Balasore, and Block Education Officers (BEOs), as well as section heads of the office, in court-related matters.
ii. Draft counters, replies, rejoinders, and compliance affidavits in court cases on a priority basis.
iii. Offer necessary legal advice to DEO/BEOs whenever required (no separate payment will be made for this service).
iv. Attend to court cases regularly and ensure priority handling.
v. Attend the office of the DEO-cum-DPC, SS, Balasore at least four days a week and on other days as required.
vi. Participate in Legal Review Meetings of the Department and ensure timely compliance.
Monthly Remuneration of Legal Retainer
The selected Legal Retainer will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000/- per month.
Last Date for Receiving Applications
11 September 2025 (by 5:30 PM)
Application Procedure for District Education Office Balasore Recruitment
Interested candidates should submit their application/resume, duly filled in, along with self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (educational, professional, computer qualifications, and experience, if any).
Applications must be submitted only through Registered Post/Speed Post to:
District Education Officer, Balasore, At/Po/Dist: Balasore, Pin – 756001