The office of the commissioner of Endowments Bhubaneswar Odisha has announced the opening of legal jobs in Odisha by releasing a recruitment notification for the engagement of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant on contractual basis. Candidates having Bachelor’s Degree in Law with minimum 10 years of experience can apply the position.

The office of the commissioner of Endowments Bhubaneswar Odisha invites applications from eligible candidates for filling up the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant on contractual basis. The interested candidates are required to thoroughly read the following vacancy details like eligibility criteria, remuneration, duties and responsibilities, qualification, terms and condition and number of post before applying the position.

Vacancy details for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant

Name of the post	Assistant Law officer/ Legal
Number of post	02
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Age limit	The applicant should not be less than 40 years and more than 60 years of age as on 30.06.2025
Experience	The applicant must have at least 0 years of experience handling civil, criminal, and service cases at the bar.
Remuneration	Candidates hired as officers or legal consultants will only receive a monthly consulting fee of Rs. 60,000 (Rupees Sixty Thousand); they will not be eligible for any additional benefits, such as D.A., H.R.A., T.A., medical reimbursement, etc.

Duties and responsibilities for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant:

(i) He would serve for the Commissioner of Endowments in Odisha, Bhubaneswar, as an Assistant Law Officer or Legal Consultant.
(ii) He or his junior employees, if applicable, are not permitted to take on or manage any matter or brief against the State Government in the position of Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.
(iii) Before submitting the document to the Govt. Advocate office, where the Office Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar is a party in any event, he will review the pleadings of the opposing party or petitioner and prepare the draft plaint, application, petitioner, reply to lawyers’ notice, etc., as the case may be.

(iv) He would monitor the progress and status of cases in various courts. (v) He will support the Branch Officer in negotiating with the Government Advocate or Counsel to complete the PWC/writ/Appel, rejoinder, show cause reply, or affidavit that will be submitted as needed.
(vi) To prevent the court from issuing an unfavorable decision or comment, the Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, shall monitor contempt cases, date line cases, and urgent/important cases where he is required to take action or file a show cause on a priority basis.
(vii) If necessary, he will relocate outside of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar as directed.

(viii) He shall oversee the filing of affidavits by various Govt. in which the Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, is a pro forma party and review them as needed.(ix) Due to the urgent nature of the legal situation, he shall collaborate with the officer on holidays if necessary to ensure prompt action. (x) In such matters, he will enlist the help of officials and the office.
(xi) Should the need arise, he will coordinate across departments with the relevant representatives of other offices.
(xii) He will help with the legal aspects of the draft rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

Selection Procedure for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant:

A written exam and interview worth a total of 60 marks must be attended by the qualified applicants/candidates; the date and time will be announced via postal mail. the 60-minute written exam on drafting (civil affairs), which is worth 30 marks, and the 30 marks interview. For a candidate to be eligible for an interview, they must receive at least 15 marks on the written exam.

Application procedure for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant:

The selected candidates can submit their applications using the format prescribed, together with attested photocopies of their supporting documentation, such as their educational credentials attesting to their age, experience, and Bar Council certificate, and a self-addressed envelope with the required postage stamp for regular mail addressed to the Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, At/PO-B.J.B Nagar, Bhubaneswar, PIN-751014, via Speed Post, Regd. Post, or Courier only. The envelope must arrive at the Commissioner of Endowments’ office in Odisha, Bhubaneswar, during office hours on or before June 30, 2025.

Important dates for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant:

The last date for receiving application: June 30, 2025

Important links for Legal Jobs in Odisha 2025 for the post of Assistant Law officer/ Legal consultant:

Click here to download notification & application form

Click here for official website