Legal Assistant, Court Assistant – University of Colombo Vacancies 2026

The University of Colombo is the oldest and largest public higher education institution in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1921 as the University College of Colombo (affiliated with the University of London), its roots trace back to the Ceylon Medical College, founded in 1870.

Legal Assistant, Court Assistant – University of Colombo Vacancies 2026

 

Available Vacancies: 

Applications are invited for the following job vacancy at the University of Colombo.

  • Legal Assistant
  • Court Assistant

Organization:  University of Colombo

TEMPORARY VACANCIES

Applications will be entertained from suitably qualified applicants for the following post at the Legal and Documentation Branch, University of Colombo.

01. LEGAL ASSISTANT (ASSIGNMENT BASIS)

Minimum Qualifications

  1. A LLB Degree obtained from a recognized University.
  2. Good Administrative Skills.
  3. Having worked on the research projects will be an added advantage.
  4. Excellent Communication skills in the English Language. (both written and verbal)
  5. Excellent skills in IT, including proficiency in MS Office, Internet, E-mail, and other online tools.
  6. Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and should be of good character.

Age : Between 18 – 30 years

Remuneration : A total remuneration of Rs. 1,142,640/-, payable in 12 equal monthly installments based on work completed

Period of Assignment : Twelve months.

02. COURT ASSISTANT (ASSIGNMENT BASIS)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Should have passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (06) subjects at one sitting with credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil Language, English Language/ English Literature, and Mathematics.
    &
  • Should have passed all the subjects in G.C.E. (A/L) Examination at one sitting (Except the Common General Paper) at one sitting. (Passing in three (03) subjects under the old syllabus at one sitting would be sufficient for this purpose.)
  • Preference will be given to those who possess the following.
  1. An acceptable qualification in computer applications of not less than six (06) months duration obtained from a recognized institute.
    &
  2. Two years of experience in the use of computer application packages.
  • Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka and should be of good character.

Age : Between 18 – 30 years

Remuneration : A total remuneration of Rs. 590,640/-, payable in 12 equal monthly installments based on work completed

Period of Assignment : Twelve months.

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